Police Officer Merrill Bruguier

Police Officer Merrill Bruguier

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Saturday, October 9, 2010

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Merrill Bruguier

Police Officer Merrill Bruguier was killed in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of S.D. Highway 63 and U.S. Highway 212 at approximately 4:00 am.

He was traveling from Cherry Creek to Eagle Butte at the time of the crash.

Officer Bruguier was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and 9-year-old son.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 14 years
  • Badge 24-7UNION
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Location South Dakota

single vehicle crash

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So sorry for your loss. From one Marine to another, May God bless you and your family. To your son. Your father is among the best. As a Marine your father gave all he had to honor you and your mother. Please understand the hard ache your mother feels and pray for her love. I know your father is watching over you both and he loves you both very much. Hang in there and always remember you are in our hearts and your father lives you. Semper Fi young man. You are o evo’s us.

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