Night Policeman Arucius R. Koon

Jun 28, 2018: Arucius Koon was my great grandfather. He was the father of my grandmother, Della Koon Barton. He was the grandfather of my father, Beverly James Barton, born in 1918 when Beverly was still a man's name. To read that Arucius was killed in the line of duty in 1894 is stunning. My father was in law enforcement in the 1970s, the details of which are unclear to me. My father was shot 3 times in his life, survived them all, but still took a toll. To all the other officers and families who left tributes, thank you for your thoughtfulness and sacrifices. To those who are distant cousins, I would love to be in contact with you. I am 70 years old and have one sister left who is 76. Time's a wastin'!

Mary C. Barton-Rulli
Great-granddaughter

June 29, 2018