Ralph Dean served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Ralph served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Ralph Dean was shot and killed after being ambushed while sitting in his patrol car at in the parking lot of the gas station at the intersection of Highway 28 and Oak Street at 2:30 a.m. Another vehicle pulled up to the patrol car, the driver got out and opened fire with a .223 caliber rifle. The suspect fired 23 rounds, striking Officer Dean several times. Officer Dean was able to return fire before succumbing to his wounds. Officer Dean was located several hours later after officers from another agency were sent to locate him when he couldn't be reached by dispatchers. The suspect was apprehended but released after serving only two years. Officer Dean, a U.S. Army veteran, had been with the Mize Police Department for 10 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Dean gave the Mize Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mize community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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