Memorial:

In Memory of Officers Who Gave Their Lives in the Line of Duty

     The Marion County Law Enforcement Memorial Monument is located on the grounds of the historic Marion County Courthouse. Paying tribute to the men of law enforcement who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Marion County and the city of Columbia.


Some Gave All
"God Bless You"



Sheriff J.V. Polk
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Born: February 18, 1910
Died: April 22, 1960



Officer Leonard Conerly
Columbia Police Department
Born: December 25, 1946
Died: December 7, 1978



Deputy Jerry Bryant
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Born: September 5, 1950
Died: January 5, 1984



Officer Wayne G. Henebry
Columbia Police Department
Born: October 5, 1952
Died: May 8, 1989



Officer Billy D. Patterson
Columbia Police Department
Born: July 20, 1948
Died: May 8, 1989



Deputy Edgar Harrell
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Born: July 26, 1943
Died: June 2, 1997



Officer Danny Sellers
Columbia Police Department
Born: July 29, 1947
Died: August 8, 1998



Deputy Vernon L. Long
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Born: March 4, 1926
Died: August 31, 2002

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