Cecil E. Cyrus served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Cecil served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Sheriff Cecil Cyrus was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect who had escaped during a rape trial. The suspect attempted to commit suicide after murdering Sheriff Cyrus. He was convicted of capital murder in connection with Sheriff Cyrus' murder. Sheriff Cyrus had served with the agency for 12 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Cyrus gave the Johnson County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Paintsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Cyrus.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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