Sung Hui Bang

Died August 17, 2000

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Sung Hui Bang served in the U.S. Army for 1 year.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Their helicopter experienced mechanical problems and crashed while returning to Milwaukee County. The deputies performed an instrumental role in apprehending the suspect, who was wanted for murdering an off-duty police officer. The helicopter was a 20-year-old military surplus aircraft.

Deputy Bang, the pilot, had served with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department for three years.

Survivors

He is survived by his father, mother, sister, brother-in-law, nephew, and niece.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

1992 – 1993

Also Served

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 58-W · Line 22 cut as SUNG HUI BANG

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Bang gave the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Milwaukee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Bang.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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