Honoring 2 Fallen Heroes

Honoring

Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Ansay

Florence County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

EOW: May 20, 2025 | Age: 24 | Tour: 1 Year

Deputy Sheriff Nate Ansay was killed in a vehicle crash on State Highway 301 in Effingham around 4:20 p.m. Deputy Ansay was traveling northbound on Highway 301 between Langston Road and Meadow Prong Road when his patrol vehicle collided head-on with an SUV traveling southbound. He was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The other driver was also hospitalized. Deputy Ansay had served with the Florence County Sheriff's Office for over one year.

Honoring

Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer

Morrow County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

EOW: May 26, 2025 | Age: 31 | Tour: 4 Years

Deputy Sheriff Weston Sherrer was shot and killed while responding to a report of a shooting and domestic dispute at the 100 block of County Road and Country Road 15, south of Marengo, just outside of Columbus, at approximately 7:40 p.m. When Deputy Sherrer arrived at the residence, he found the subject seated on the porch. As he approached the subject and attempted to de-escalate the situation, the man threatened Deputy Sherrer with a gun if he came any further. Deputy Sherrer stayed behind and continued to speak with the subject until he moved to the steps and fired at Deputy Sherrer, who was struck while returning gunfire. Deputy Sherrer was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds that night. His The suspect was also wounded and was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. A warrant for aggravated murder has been filed. Deputy Sherrer had served with the Morrow County Sheriff's Office for four years. He is survived by his parents, sister, and fiancée.

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This information is supplied by the Officer Down Memorial Page (www.odmp.org) and the U.S. Fire Administration (www.apps.usfa.fema.gov).

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