Bandon Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch Monday, December 22, 2003
Add to My HeroesRussell Hayden Simpson
Reserve Officer Russell Simpson drowned while attempting to rescue a teenage boy who had been swept into the ocean while walking his dog along the beach.
He had responded to the scene and was part of a rope-chain of people attempting to reach the boy. Reserve Officer Simpson was also pulled under by the strong current and swept into the ocean. The boy was rescued a short time later by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Reserve Officer Simpson had served with the Bandon Police Department as a code enforcement officer and a reserve officer for four years. He was a retired firefighter from the Los Angeles County, California, Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, mother, and brother, who is also an officer with the Bandon Police Department.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 725
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 138 ReflectionsOfficer Simpson,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bandon. 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
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