Union County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
End of Watch Wednesday, November 5, 1980
Add to My HeroesMichael Lynn Cheney
Deputy Cheney and Deputy Raymond Williams were killed when their patrol pickup was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Highway 82 near Elgin, Oregon. The drunk driver was also killed in the collision. The deputies were returning from a search and rescue mission when the incident occurred.
Deputy Cheney had only served with the department for 14 days and had previously served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his two daughters, parents, and siblings.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in collision
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsThis is my Uncle Mike. My dad was David Leigh Cheney , Michael's younger brother. Contact me Greg Cheney Wheaton MN. I'm in the book. Thank you for remembering him. He has an outstanding military record you should remember. He won two distinguished flying crosses and several other commendations in Vietnam between 1967 and 1969. This man is my hero.
Cheney out...
Gregory L. Cheney
Paternal Nephew
July 5, 2024
