Police Chief Michael Henry Smit

Police Chief Michael Henry Smit | Garwin Police Department, Iowa
Garwin Police Department, Iowa
Police Chief Michael Henry Smit

Garwin Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Sunday, November 6, 1977

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Michael Henry Smit

Chief Michael Smit was killed in an automobile accident while returning from the city of Gladbrook, where he had gone to assist with searching for vandals. While returning to Garwin he encountered heavy fog and struck a horse that was standing in the roadway.

Bio

  • Age 19
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
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Tragic to die so young. Today is 47 years that you have been gone and we honor your memory.
We will always remember your sacrifice.
RIP

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 6, 2024

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