St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, March 25, 1921
Add to My HeroesWilliam Robert Monroe
Sheriff Monroe was killed when his boat exploded. Sheriff Monroe was chasing rum runners during Prohibition. The cause of the explosion was never determined.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsI did not know you but just recently found out about you through my sister visiting the cemetery you are at. You would be my great great grand uncle.
Thank you for your service
Rest easy
Jared Kessler
Great Great nephew
February 3, 2022
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