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Deputy Sheriff Byron Keith Cannon | Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina

Deputy Sheriff

Byron Keith Cannon

Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 2 years, 6 months

Badge # 824

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 5/4/2005

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Byron Cannon was killed in an automobile accident on I-20 at approximately 1615 hours.

Deputy Cannon and another deputy were both following a dump truck whose driver was suspected of being involved in an earlier assault. As they approached US 378, Deputy Cannon's patrol car, for unknown reasons, crossed the interstate's median, struck an SUV head-on, and was then struck by a passenger car. The patrol car burst into flames after the second collision.

Deputy Cannon had served with the Richland County Sheriff's Department for 18 months, and had previously served with the South Carolina Department of Probation and Parole for 1 year. He is survived by his fiance, brother, and his mother.

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Keith,

I hope that somehow, someway you know how much you are still loved and missed. We attended the South Carolina Midlands First Responders Memorial Ceremony last Sunday, 9-11-2011. Seeing your name on the memorial caused a lot of mixed emotions. We were all so proud that you cared enough about your fellowman to choose a profession that ultimately would cause you to give all. At the same time, we all grieved in our own way for our loss. There are days when I so wish that I could see you and give you a great big hug and a cookie and a glass of milk! The cookie jar stays empty most of the time now; a reminder of the emptiness your absence has left in our hearts. Sara is at a place in her life now when she really needs you and says so every day. She and all of us love you and miss you still. So until God sees fit to reunite us, watch over us and keep watch at the Eastern Gate!

Love you,
Aunt Becky

Becky Wallace
aunt
September 16, 2011

 

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