Madison County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Saturday, August 22, 1981
Add to My HeroesCarl Richard Goodman, Jr.
Deputy Goodman was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck head-on while he responded to an officer needs assistance call.
Deputy Goodman was a U.S. Army veteran and received a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, two sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Goodman,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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