United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, June 21, 1898
Add to My HeroesEli Hickman "Heck" Bruner
Deputy Marshal Bruner drowned while attempting to cross the Grand River near Spavinaw, Oklahoma.
He was attempting to serve several warrants for the Muskogee Federal Court before the end of the session. When he arrived at the river, he discovered that the ferryman was on the other side of the river. He tried to swim across the rain-swollen river but drowned.
His body was found the following day.
Deputy Marshal Bruner was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location Oklahoma
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDUSM Bruner,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like t say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 21, 2023
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