Orange Beach Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, August 26, 2021
Add to My HeroesBrandon Wyatt Ard
Police Officer Brandon Ard died from complications as the result of contracting a communicable disease in a presumed exposure while assigned to Beach Patrol.
Officer Ard was a U.S. Navy veteran and he had served with the Orange Beach Police Department for almost 17 years and had served in law enforcement for almost 25 years. He is survived by his two daughters.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 24 years, 8 months
- Badge 133
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Sunday, July 18, 2021
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsI had a dream last night, it was of Officer Ard and that you passed on. We have never met, I have never heard of you before. I dreamt you were down by a pier and you had a partner who was hard core.
Go with God
Retired
Un affiliated
May 22, 2023
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