Friday’s Heroes: Remembering the Fallen
Deputy Sheriff Bill Myers, 64
Okaloosa County Florida Sheriff’s Office
September 22, 2015 – Deputy Bill Myers was shot and killed while serving divorce papers on a subject. When he turned to walk away the suspect fired multiple rounds, striking Deputy Myers in the back and back of the head.
Trooper Nathan-Michael w. Smith, 27
Virginia State Police
September 21, 2015 – Trooper Nathan-Michael Smith was killed in a car crash while responding to assist another trooper who was performing CPR on a civilian victim of an auto crash.
Trooper Smith is survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
Officer Kevin Toatley, 35
DeKalb County Georgia Police Department
September 19, 2015 – Officer Kevin Toatley was killed when his patrol vehicle was struck head-on by a car traveling in the wrong direction. His patrol car burst into flames immediately after the crash occurred.
Trooper Kyle D. Young, 28
Vermont State Police
September 17, 2015 – Trooper Kyle Young suffered a fatal medical event while participating in tactical training exercises.
Trooper Young is survived by his two daughters and partner.