Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, February 7, 1971
David Leroy Ford
Deputy Sheriff David Ford and Deputy Sheriff Edward Henry were killed in an automobile accident while responding to a fire call.
As they responded on a highway a truck that was parked on the shoulder pulled into the travel lane in front of them. Their patrol car struck the back of the truck and both deputies were killed.
Deputy Ford was survived by his parents and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 8 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff David Leroy Ford of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 80 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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