Ernest Wesley Heikkila

Died February 15, 1995

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Ernest Wesley Heikkila served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and 3 months. Ernest served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Deputy Heikkila was killed when his cruiser was broadsided. He was en route to an accident call when he was struck.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1961 – 1966

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Muskegon County Sheriff's Office

Deputy

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 28-W · Line 20 cut as ERNEST W HEIKKILA

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Heikkila served with the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office.

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

Rest easy, Deputy Heikkila.

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

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