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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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John Oscar
Male
Gadsden
AL
1931-11-20
45
John
Oscar
11/06/2025
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Hi everyone,
I’ve been diving into the history of the law enforcement memorials, and I’m real... ...Read More
01/31/2024
I’ve been diving into the history of the law enforcement memorials, and I’m real... ...Read More
01/31/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the importance of memorials like the one at the Etowah County Courtho... ...Read More
12/09/2023
12/09/2023
Hi everyone,
I've been reading about the case of Deputy Sheriff John Oscar Johnson, and something... ...Read More
06/01/2023
I've been reading about the case of Deputy Sheriff John Oscar Johnson, and something... ...Read More
06/01/2023
