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Fallen Officers

All gave some, some gave all

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Patrolman Franklin D. Schaerrer

Patrolman Franklin D. Schaerrer died of surgical complications five days after suffering a massive hernia while attempting to lift a vehicle involved in a traffic accident near Payson.

Officer Clarence M. Bean

Officer Clarence M. Bean died of injuries suffered ten months earlier during an arrest.

Sheriff Samuel M. Bliss

Sheriff Samuel M. Bliss was shot and killed while attempting to capture a murder suspect.

Detective Hoyt L. Gates

Detective Hoyt L. Gates was mortally wounded while responding to an unknown disturbance in an Ogden grocery store at 24th Street and Grant Avenue. 

Sheriff William L. Black

Sheriff William L. Black was murdered during a water dispute in Ferron. 

Sheriff John H. Cottam

Sheriff John H. Cottam died while assisting with the relocation of a heavy safe from one office to another in the Washington County Courthouse.