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Deputy
Byron “Keith” Cannon
Richland County Sheriff's Dept, South Carolina
End of Watch:
May 4, 2005
Age: 24
Badge Number:
Years on The Job:
Cause of Death:
Auto Accident |
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Richland County sheriff’s deputy Byron Cannon was killed in a fiery,
three-vehicle crash on I-20 at the start of rush hour. Byron “Keith”
Cannon, 24, of Irmo died in the crash. Two others were taken to
Lexington Medical Center. The deputy’s patrol car and a Volkswagen
Jetta caught fire after the 4:15 p.m. wreck near U.S. 378. Both cars
sustained heavy fire damage. Cannon, who was engaged to be married,
was traveling westbound on I-20 behind another sheriff's deputy.
Both cars, which had their blue lights on but no sirens, were
following a dump truck. The deputies were trying to identify the
driver and tag number of the vehicle after a suspect in an assault
case reportedly fled in the dump truck.
For an unknown reason, Cannon
crossed the median at the 62 mile marker, knocked down a barrier
stake and went over the wires. The patrol car collided almost
head-on with an Infiniti SUV traveling east on I-20. A Volkswagen
Jetta then slammed into those two vehicles. The collision with the
Jetta apparently caused the deputy's car to burst into flames. One
person in the Jetta and another inside the Infiniti were injured.
Cannon leaves behind his mother and fiancé.
Agency Information:
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
5623 Two Notch
Rd.
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
Phone 803-576-3000
Fax 803-567-3195
My thoughts and prayers are with Bryan Family Bride-To-Be and all of
Bryan Friends
Many Hugs, Donnie...
Donnie McGinnis, IN
mybrother_4evnathy1_@the18hole.com
Date: 05/06/2005
Time: 09:57 AM
As a Law Enforcement Officer myself I am sorry to hear about the lost
of one my brother or sister Law Enforcement Officer. My heart goes out
to the family of all fallen Officers.
Police Officer Martin Lee
jasperpd203@yahoo.com
JASPER POLICE DEPT. FL
Date: 05/05/2005
Time: 06:45 PM
God bless brother/sister, continue patrol through the heaven's gate.
We'll do the same out here in the City of the Angels (Los Angeles,
CA).
Los Angeles Police Department, CA
Police Officer, Jeff Collado
JEPEEDY@HOTMAIL.COM
Rest in peace, god protect you and your family
Sergeant Kevin Young, NYCPD
kpyoun29@verizon.net
To My Fallen Law Enforcement Brother there are many men and woman, who
will arise to the occasion of "Keeping America's Highway's Safe." "God
will be there for your family, trust me," So, I say to you now that
you have the best job now of being a "Highway Trooper for Heaven,
Protecting God's Highways To Him."
Mark Scott
Private Security Officer, CA
yodatwolf@yahoo.com
I'm really sorry, when a police officer dies a guard angel dies too.
Molly live forever in the mind of all
cops of the world (and every cops fallen in action). Edgar Solera Ex
sergeant of police
(Costa Rica, Guardia Civil)
Government Agent, Guardia Civil, Costa Rica
Edgar Solera
edgarsoleramontero@yahoo.com
Our prayers are with the family
US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family.
Fred Cog
Bailiff, NY
I am sorry for the deep loss to the family, friends and comrades.
US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net
The easiest way for evil to triumph, is for good men to do
nothing....Edmund Burke. There are people who think that we do the
job to be heroes, or for personal gain. They could never understand
that it is about the person next to you.
Reserve Officer, Sergeant Aaron King
Josephine County Sheriffs Office, OR
akingermx@hotmail.com
It is abundantly clear that ALL of your fallen officers shared a
common thread - they were of the highest caliber yet modest and
unassuming in the approach of their duties. I believe that for as long
as such
men and women patrol your streets with such commitment and
professionalism, then you have much to be proud of. My heart goes out
to all the bereaved families, but be assured, there is someone in
"every" corner of the world who cares!
Don W.
Howling@thesilverymoon.fsnet.co.uk
Wildlife Protection Ranger (UK)
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
May your
family find peace and strength. I know how it feels to lose a
family member in the line of duty. My prayers are with you.
They will be blessed for all that they did for us while they were here
and now they can all watch over us.
Lauren, LA
summer8219@hotmail.com
Your job on earth is done and you are safely in God's hands. You are
now our guardian angel who watches over us in heaven. Your family and
fellow officers are in our prayers. God bless.
Beverly "Jake" Smith, Retired Reserve Officer
Gainesville Police Dept. FL
smithbc@ci.gainesville.fl.us
Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity.
May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth
Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him
to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out
to the Officer's Department family and friends.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.
From all the Staff at Police
Special Inc.
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