Hillsboro Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch Thursday, February 28, 1980
Add to My HeroesGerald H. Erickson
Reserve Officer Gerald Erickson suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting the Washington County Sheriff's Department search for an armed robbery suspect.
Officer Erickson and his canine partner, Nero, were tracking the suspect when Officer Erickson collapsed.
Officer Erickson had served with the Hillsboro Police Department for four years.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsOfficer Erickson,
On today, 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hillsboro. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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