Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police
End of Watch Saturday, October 9, 2010
Add to My HeroesMerrill Bruguier
Police Officer Merrill Bruguier was killed in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of S.D. Highway 63 and U.S. Highway 212 at approximately 4:00 am.
He was traveling from Cherry Creek to Eagle Butte at the time of the crash.
Officer Bruguier was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and 9-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 24-7UNION
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location South Dakota
Most Recent Reflection
View all 126 Reflections12 years without you Bob has been unreal. I wonder what would life be like if you were here. Our son has chosen a road I refuse to accept. We aren’t on speaking terms, he basically wished me dead and he totally broke my heart. He has so much hate right now. I dreamed of a college education and a career that he wanted. He dropped out of college. Watch over him Bob, only an angel can save him and show him a better road to a successful life. You are loved, missed and never forgotten.
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