McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, July 30, 1981
Add to My HeroesRonnie Nile Fox
Corporal Ronnie Fox, Detective David Sheehan, and Narcotics Agent Billy Morgan were killed when their plane crashed into Jack Fork Mountain in southeastern Oklahoma.
The officers were searching for marijuana fields at the time.
Corporal Fox had served with the McAlester Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSix days and it will be the 43rd anniversary of your passing. Hard to believe, Brother. I can still hear your deep bass voice and that long country drawl. Still remember the first time I ever saw you, walking the downtown beat, and thinking"That is the tallest cop I ever saw.". Rest easy Brother. My best to Miss Betty.
Sgt. Brent Young(Retired)
July 25, 2024
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