Sergeant Michael Dee Pace, Bryan County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Sergeant Michael Dee Pace

Bryan County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, December 29, 1998

Michael Dee Pace

Deputy Pace succumbed to injuries on December 29, 1998, sustained in an automobile accident six days before. He was returning home in his patrol car at the end of his shift when a tractor trailer pulled across the highway, blocking most of the lanes of traffic. Deputy Pace swerved to avoid a collision, but struck the rear portion of the trailer, shearing off the top of his patrol car.

Deputy Pace had served with the agency for 3 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 3 years
Badge 5

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Wednesday, December 23, 1998

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I went to high school with Mike, and I can say that he saved me and others more times than can be counted. He was true friend, and although I am writing this 20 years after his passing. I can say without question, I think you all the time, and the stories of your youth are told every to a new group of students. I regret that our last meeting was less than perfect, and I sincerely apologize for any and all harm that I caused you.

I take hart that you moved on, and made a good life for yourself. Your passing remains a great loss for humanity, and I pray that you find peace and enlightenment in the next life. I know that wherever you are, you’re “rocking in the free world.” I miss you my friend.

Steve Wilehlm
High school friend

June 8, 2018