Sawyer County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
End of Watch Thursday, July 9, 1998
Add to My HeroesMichael Stanley Villiard
Deputy Sheriff Michael Villiard was killed as he was responding to a call of a non-breathing person.
While traveling on Highway 70 near Radisson, he was attempting to avoid a head-on collision when he lost control of his cruiser, which then rolled several times, ejecting him. He was flown to a hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, where he died a short time later.
Deputy Villiard had served with the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, mother, and siblings.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 38
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 29 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Villiard,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sawyer County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 9, 2023
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