On November 20, 1931, in Gadsden, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff John Oscar Johnson, aged 45, was killed in the line of duty. His name is inscribed on the Etowah County Law Enforcement Memorial, which honors officers who have died while serving the community.
The memorial, located on the grounds of the Etowah County Courthouse, was established to commemorate local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Each year, ceremonies are held to honor these individuals and their fami
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