Michael Lynn Cheney. Michael also served in the U.S. Army. Michael served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Deputy Cheney and Deputy Raymond Williams were killed when their patrol pickup was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Highway 82 near Elgin, Oregon. The drunk driver was also killed in the collision. The deputies were returning from a search and rescue mission when the incident occurred. Deputy Cheney had only served with the department for 14 days and had previously served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Cheney served with the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the La Grande community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Cheney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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