Arkansas Department of Corrections, Arkansas
End of Watch Wednesday, May 2, 1979
Add to My HeroesRonald Opie McPherson
Lieutenant Opie McPherson was accidentally shot and killed during a SWAT training exercise at the Cummins Unit.
He was survived by a wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsLt. McPherson,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arkansas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
BPA Mike Casey
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