Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Add to My HeroesMichael K. Erickson
Detective Michael Erickson suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to several high-stress calls, including an infant being shot in the face and a multiple homicide scene.
Detective Erickson was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, four children, and five grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDet. Erickson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as as a Law Enforcement Officer but Dr our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 16, 2024
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