Copiah County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Sunday, October 26, 1997
Add to My HeroesJoe Lynn Young
Chief Deputy Sheriff Joe Young succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Harmony Road while on duty.
He was wearing his seat belt but it was ripped apart on impact and he was thrown from his vehicle.
Chief Deputy Young had served with the Copiah County Sheriff's Office for six years and was the acting sheriff at the time of the crash. He is survived by his wife, three children, and mother.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 22, 1997
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsSheriff Young your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and Copiah County! Continue to Rest in Peace.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
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