Byron Joseph Erickson served in the U.S. Army for 5 years and 2 months. Byron served during the years of the Cold War.
Trooper Byron Erickson died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on July 2, 1993. The crash occurred during the pursuit of a felon who had stolen a vehicle. He suffered spinal cord injuries and was unable to recover. The subject was later apprehended and sentenced on multi-jurisdictional warrants. Trooper Erickson had served with the Michigan State Police for four and a half years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Erickson gave the Michigan State Police 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Michigan. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Erickson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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