Friday’s Heroes: Killed In The Line Of Duty
Seargent Leslie (Les) Wilmont – Kiefer, Oklahoma Police Department
Sergeant Wilmont, a 30 year veteran and former police chief, was killed when his patrol car struck a tractor trailer.
Deputy Sheriff Michael Sean Thomas – Bibb County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Thomas, an eight year veteran, died May 25, 2008 of injuries he’d received in April when his police motorcycle collided with a pickup truck. The driver of the truck pulled out in front of Deputy Thomas as he approached an intersection.
Deputy Sheriff James Throne – Kern County, California Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Throne was killed May 23, 2008 when his patrol car collided with another patrol car while responding to assist other officers.
sigh – I’m looking forward to the Friday when we can celebrate lack of content for this columm.