U.S. Army · United States 
Ronald Terwilliger
1985
Ronald Henry Terwilliger served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Special Deputy Ronald Terwilliger, Corporal Virgle Knight, and Sergeant Gerald Chirrick were killed in a helicopter crash while conducting a marijuana eradication operation. The helicopter crashed after striking power lines as it took off from the parking area of the Canton Creek Campground in the Umppqua National Forest. Special Deputy Terwilliger had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for one year. He is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters. He was a United States Army veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Special Deputy Sheriff
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