U.S. Army · United States 
Larry Willis Rhoden
2001
Larry Rhoden served the U.S. Army for 1 year. Larry served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputies Larry Rhoden and Brian Wilkinson were killed when their department helicopter crashed into a small pond near Lakeland, Florida at approximately 0200 hours, during a period of dense fog.
Deputy Rhoden was the observer in the Bell OH-58 helicopter. The two deputies were returning from a call when the crash occurred.
Deputy Rhoden had been employed with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for ten years, and is survived by his wife and three sons.
Deputy Rhoden was the observer in the Bell OH-58 helicopter. The two deputies were returning from a call when the crash occurred.
Deputy Rhoden had been employed with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for ten years, and is survived by his wife and three sons.
Survivors
Deputy Rhoden had been employed with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for ten years, and is survived by his wife and three sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1985 – 1986
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Polk County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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