U.S. Army · United States 
Cecil E. Cyrus
1992
Cecil E. Cyrus served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Cecil served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1956 – 1959
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
In Our Keeping
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