North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, January 1, 2021
Add to My HeroesGordon William Best
Sergeant Gordon Best was killed in a vehicle crash at 3809 Hwy 17 S near 39th Avenue S while responding to a call at about 4:00 am.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole during a period of rain.
Sergeant Best had served with the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
The Waccamaw River Swamp Bridge at The Chris Anderson Boat Landing was renamed Sergeant Gordon William Best Memorial Bridge.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 178
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 136 ReflectionsIn Honor And Respect, Sergeant Gordon Best... Sir, Thank You For Your Dedicated Service To Law Enforcement... May Blessings And Peace Be With Your Family... Rest In Eternal Peace, Sergeant Gordon Best...
Gail Mercado
January 1, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths
Detective Timothy Jones
Park Forest Police Department, IL
EOW: December 3, 2025
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom
United States Department of Defense - Army National Guard - West Virginia Army National Guard, WV
EOW: November 27, 2025
Reserve Deputy Sheriff John C. Stahl, III
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: June 8, 2025
Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow
Indian River County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2025
Police Officer Alec Sanders
Alhambra Police Department, CA
EOW: November 20, 2025
Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall
Virginia Department of Corrections, VA
EOW: November 17, 2025
Police Officer Marc Brock
Vivian Police Department, LA
EOW: November 14, 2025
Corporal Blake Adair Reynolds
Delaware County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: November 12, 2025
Police Officer Roger Smith
WakeMed Campus Police & Public Safety Department, NC
EOW: November 8, 2025


