United States of America

Ed Diedrich

Died May 24, 1924

Ed Diedrich.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Superintendent Diedrich was killed in an accidental explosion at the Kelly Butte Rock Quarry. He, a civilian employee, and an inmate were setting explosives when they prematurely detonated, killing all three and injuring several other inmates. Superintendent Diedrich served three years in law enforcement and was a veteran of the Spanish American War.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Superintendent
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 7-W · Line 1 cut as ED DIEDRICK
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.

Superintendent Diedrich gave the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Portland 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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