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John Thomas Huston

Died September 22, 1989

John Thomas Huston served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff John Huston was struck and killed by a drunk driver while operating a roadblock during a search for two escaped prisoners from the North Idaho Correctional Institution. The drunk driver fled after striking Deputy Huston but was arrested a short time later. Deputy Huston was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Idaho County Sheriff's Department for nine years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Idaho County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 44W · Line 2 cut as JOHN THOMAS HUSTON
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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.

Deputy Sheriff Huston gave the Idaho County Sheriff's Department 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the Grangeville 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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