Edwards County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, January 19, 2000
Add to My HeroesOren Eugene Smith
Sheriff Oren Smith succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning after responding to a medical call where a couple had also been overtaken by carbon monoxide.
Upon arriving at the scene, Sheriff Smith entered the house and pulled the couple outside. While doing so, he was exposed to a high level of carbon monoxide and had to be admitted to the hospital, where he died two days later as a result.
Sheriff Smith was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Edwards County Sheriff's Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
- Incident Date Monday, January 17, 2000
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsSheriff Smith,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 19, 2025
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