Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Monday, October 22, 2001
Add to My HeroesGene Brian Wilkinson
Deputies Gene Wilkinson and Larry Rhoden were killed when their department helicopter crashed into a small pond near Lakeland, Florida at approximately 0200 hours, during a period of dense fog.
Deputy Wilkinson was the pilot of the Bell OH-58 helicopter. The two deputies were returning from a call when the crash occurred.
Deputy Wilkinson had been employed with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for seven years, and is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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