Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, December 11, 1978
Noah Mack Merrill, Jr.
Officer Noah Merrill was struck by a tractor-trailer and killed during a traffic stop on I-10 eight miles east of Benson.
Officer Merrill had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for eight years. He also served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany during the 1960s as a member of the 602nd Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 695
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsOfficer Merrill,
Today we remember the 40th anneversary of your passing. Out here on the rig over in Wilcox at present. Thank you and we will never forget. I know what a strong sprit you are.
PADOJO
Texas, Trucker
December 11, 2018
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