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Ronald Eugene Zimin

Died October 22, 1986

Ronald Eugene Zimin served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Village Public Safety Officer Ronald Zimin was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in South Naknek. Officer Zimin was ambushed by the suspect and shot in the chest with a 30-06 rifle as he exited the residence. The suspect was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to 50 years in prison, where he later died. Officer Zimin was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and had served as a Village Public Safety Officer for three years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, siblings, and grandmother.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Alaska State Troopers - Village Public Safety Officers
Village Public Safety Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 26-W · Line 13 cut as RONALD EUGENE ZIMIN
In Our Keeping
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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.

Village Public Safety Officer Zimin gave the Alaska State Troopers 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Alaska, 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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