Woodbury County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Friday, June 11, 1993
Add to My HeroesJon Eric Hermann
Corporal Jon Hermann and Captain Philip Heimbecker were killed when their Beechcraft Baron crashed shortly after takeoff from the Fort Madison Municipal Airport.
They were transporting a prisoner to face a murder trial at the time of the crash. The prisoner survived the crash with non-fatal injuries.
Corporal Hermann had served with the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office for six years.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsHey Jon, and to your Loving Family,
It's me LeAnn Grace Heimbecker, Phil's Daughter. Today, as every day You are all in my Prayers and Wishes. I just wrote on Dad's Page and wanted to tell you all that I am always thinking of you.
Though I know Lisa the Best, I know Our two Families share the same Kind of Heart, Integrity, and Compassion. We Are The Same Kind of People. I Miss All of You. I Don't Meet People Like Us Here Often.
I Pray that You Know That It Means The World To Me That You Were With My Dad That Day.
That I Wish We Could Have A Do-Over. I'm Grateful You Flew Right Into Heaven Together.
That Your Mom Cared Enough About All Of Us To Keep Our Families Together Through All These Years.
That The Woodbury Sheriff's Department Has Never Ever Forgotten Our Sacrifices Either. That We Gave And Shared You With Everyone Who ever Needed You.
And You Both Gladly Rose To The Occasion.
I Miss You. You Have Done Well On This Earth Jon...So, Now....I'm Sure My Dad Has A 3 Piece Chicken Dinner Waiting For You. Sending Love To You All From New York. LeAnn
LeAnn Grace Heimbecker
Phillip A Heimbecker, Sr's Daughter
September 10, 2022
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