Union County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, September 20, 1979
Add to My HeroesRoger L. Beekman
Sergeant Beekman succumbed to injuries sustained in an on-duty automobile accident the previous day. He was responding to a burglar alarm when his patrol car was struck by a tractor trailer at the intersection of S.R. 42 and Industrial Parkway.
Sergeant Beekman had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 808
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, September 19, 1979
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSgt. Beekman,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Union County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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