Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, November 20, 1982
Add to My HeroesWilliam R. Bender
Trooper Bender succumbed to injuries sustained one month earlier when he was struck by a tractor trailer while directing traffic at a construction site at US Route 23 and State Route 53 in Wyandot County. He was assigned to the Marion Post at the time of the incident.
Trooper Bender's father, Deputy William J. Bender, was killed in an on duty automobile accident on July 2, 1973, while serving with the Marion County, Ohio, Sheriff's Department.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 313/1517
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Monday, October 25, 1982
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Deputy Sheriff William J. Bender
Marion County Sheriff's Department, OH
EOW: July 2, 1973
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper William R. Bender of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
November 20, 2019
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