Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, January 4, 1989
Add to My HeroesFrank Nelson Seton
Deputy Sheriff Frank Seton died after falling from a helicopter during a search for two suspects.
Deputy Seton was off duty when he heard a call of a deputy stopping five shooting suspects. After assisting the deputy arrest three of the suspects, he began searching a densely wooded area. He requested the helicopter lift him out of the area and over a flooded ditch. During the lift, he lost his grip and fell from the helicopter.
Deputy Seton had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for over three years. He was survived by his wife, also a deputy, and his daughter.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 3 years, 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Seton.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2020
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