Captain Dillon Duncan Brooke, Dade County Sheriff's Department, Florida

Captain Dillon Duncan Brooke

Dade County Sheriff's Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, October 31, 1924

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Dillon Duncan Brooke

Captain Dillon Brooke was killed when a load of dynamite exploded prematurely while he was supervising a work crew on Bird Road.

The crew was blasting a drainage ditch along the road when several sticks of dynamite that Captain Brooke was holding exploded. The blast killed Captain Brooke and an inmate.

The county sheriff recommended the early release of three convicts who rushed to Captain Brooke's aid after the explosion.

Captain Brooke had served as the captain of the South County Convict Camp for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters, mother, and six siblings.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 12 years
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Incident Details

Cause Explosion

industrial accident, prison work crew

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Capt. Brooke,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dade County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 31, 2024