Craig County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Monday, February 27, 2017
Add to My HeroesSean Freedom Cookson
Deputy Sheriff Sean Cookson succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier when he was involved in a vehicle crash while en route to mandatory training.
His vehicle was involved in a four-car crash at the intersection of Highway 82 and Gideon Road, in Cherokee County. He was transported to a local hospital before being flown to St. John's Hospital, in Tulsa. He remained in the hospital until succumbing to his injuries.
Deputy Cookson had served with the Craig County Sheriff's Office for only one month. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 month
- Badge 9
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsYou are my son, my hero and I cannot believe it’s been 5 years since I hugged you. I love and miss you so much. Never Forgotten
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