Our Heroes

The Utah 1033 Foundation would like to honor the most recent heroes who gave up their lives for us since 2010.

Trooper Aaron Beesley[break]Died June 30, 2012
Aaron Beesley		 Age: 34[break]Utah Highway Patrol[break]Accident[break]Trooper Aaron Beesley died after falling from a cliff while performing a search and rescue mission in Salt Lake County.Trooper Beesley, a tactical flight officer for the agency, had been assisting in the search for two missing teenage hikers along the Mount Olympus Trail. The helicopter located the two and Trooper Beesley was placed on the ground to assist them. As the the two were airlifted to safety Trooper Beesley was left at the scene.

When the helicopter returned to retrieve Trooper Beesley he could not be located. He was located at the bottom of a 90-foot cliff a short time later. It is believed he was attempting to retrieve a backpack when he fell from the trail.

Trooper Beesley had served with the Utah Highway Patrol for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Master Police Officer Jared Francom[break]Died January 5, 2012
 Age: 30[break]Ogden City Police[break] Weber-Morgan Narcotics Task Force [break]Homicide: Shooting[break]Officer Francom was fatally shot while serving a ‘knock and announce’ search warrant in Ogden, Utah. Five other officers were wounded when the 37 year old suspect opened fire on the scene. Among these five, four were from the Weber-Morgan Narcotics Task Force, and one was an officer from another agency who responded to the ‘1033’ call for assistance.Jared served on the Ogden City Police Department since 2004. He was also the President of the Ogden Police Benefit Association.Officer Francom is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox [break]Died on January 5, 2010 Millard County Sheriff’s Office [break]Homicide: Shooting [break]Deputy Fox was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Highway 50, one mile east of Delta. The 37-year-old victim had stopped a vehicle and was approaching when fired upon with a high-powered rifle. At least one of the rounds passed through her body armor and inflicted a fatal wound. The suspect fled the area. Following a statewide hunt by law enforcement, the suspect was found hiding in a shed in Beaver County. He is currently incarcerated and awaiting trial on charges that include first-degree murder. Deputy Fox was married and the mother of two children. Her bronze memorial plaque is sponsored by the Millard County Sheriff’s Office and Millard County Peace Officers Association.
Sergeant Franco Aguilar [break]Died on April 29, 2010 Age: 36 [break]Sevier County Sheriff’s Office [break]Accident [break]Sergeant Franco Aguilar died instantly as the result of a fall from a freeway overpass. The 36-year-old victim had responded to the scene of a one-car traffic crash atop the Fish Creek overpass on Interstate 70, approximately 12 miles east of Interstate 15. While Sgt. Franco was investigating the incident, the driver of an approaching vehicle lost control on the icy road and collided with the first. Sgt. Aguilar either fell or was knocked from the overpass. He is survived by his wife and five children. His bronze memorial plaque is sponsored by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fort Duchesne.
Officer Joshua Yazzie [break]Died on June 7, 2010 Age: 33 [break]Bureau of Indian Affairs [break]Accident [break]Officer Yazzie, 33, died when his patrol vehicle rolled 200 feet down an embankment on the side of Bottle Hollow Dam on the Ute Tribe reservation in Duchesne County. At approximately 6:20 p.m., the officer was responding to assist ambulance personnel with an intoxicated man who was becoming violent. Officer Yazzie lost control of his vehicle and was ejected when it rolled, killing him instantly. He is survived by his wife and two small children. His bronze memorial plaque is sponsored by his wife Jessica and children Jaxsen and MaCee Yazzie.
Deputy Brian Harris [break]Died on August 26, 2010 Age: 41 [break]Kane County Sheriff’s Office [break]Homicide: Shooting[break] Deputy Brian Harris was shot and killed while tracking a burglary suspect in the desert near Fredonia, Arizona. Deputy Harris had begun a foot pursuit of the man in Kane County, but the man fled across the border into Arizona. As Deputy Harris tracked the man’s movements he was fatally struck by rifle fire. A large manhunt was initiated in which the suspect exchanged fire with other officers multiple times. The suspect, who was familiar with the desert area, was believed to have stored supplies in various locations. Deputy Harris is survived by his wife and two daughters.

The Utah 1033 Foundation salutes Utah Peace Officers who have given their lives serving others. For their sacrifice, they are our heroes:

  • Master Police Officer Jared Daniel Francom January, 05, 2012
  • Deputy Brian Harris August, 26, 2010
  • Officer Joshua Yazzie June, 07, 2010
  • Sergeant Franco Aguilar April, 29, 2010
  • Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox January, 05, 2010
  • Officer Charles B. Skinner November, 08, 2008
  • Officer Stephen R. Anderson June, 25, 2007
  • Detective Kevin S. Orr November, 22, 2006
  • Officer Jon C. “Kip” Draper January, 25, 2004
  • Deputy Jeremiah K. Johnson May, 27, 2003
  • Deputy David C. Jones January, 26, 2003
  • Officer Ronald M. Wood November, 18, 2002
  • Deputy Edward N. Dare September, 24, 2002
  • Sergeant James E. Faraone September, 18, 2001
  • Officer Joseph D. Adams August, 04, 2001
  • Chief Cecil F. Gurr July, 06, 2001
  • Officer Michael J. Dunman July, 17, 2000
  • Lieutenant Thomas S. Rettberg February, 11, 2000
  • Deputy Tracey L. Davidson July, 25, 1998
  • Officer Esther Todecheene June, 08, 1998
  • Ranger Michael A. Beaulieu August, 26, 1996
  • Officer Norman K. “Kim” Nisson January, 11, 1995
  • Trooper Randy K. Ingram October, 05, 1994
  • Sergeant Doyle R. Thorne July, 30, 1994
  • Deputy Michael S. Welcker February, 24, 1994
  • Trooper Dennis L. “Dee” Lund June, 16, 1993
  • Trooper Joseph “Joey” S. Brumett, III December, 11, 1992
  • Special Agent Steven W. Harton September, 15, 1990
  • Deputy Blake V. Wright August, 26, 1990
  • Lieutenant Fred F. House January, 28, 1988
  • Officer Roy L. Stanley December, 05, 1987
  • Officer Andy Begay December, 05, 1987
  • Officer Jackson D. Elmer November, 14, 1987
  • Deputy Wade A. Hansen September, 24, 1987
  • Lieutenant Gerry L. Ivie July, 02, 1987
  • Officer Tom M. Rees February, 23, 1986
  • Officer Rodney W. Schreurs July, 04, 1984
  • Deputy Charles H. Dickey, Jr. March, 18, 1984
  • Trooper Daniel W. Harris August, 25, 1982
  • Sergeant Ronald L. Heaps January, 13, 1982
  • Sheriff Dale E. Nelson September, 08, 1980
  • Trooper Ray L. “Lynn” Pierson November, 07, 1978
  • Agent Robert B. Hutchings July, 20, 1976
  • Sergeant Lauren E. Dow August, 26, 1975
  • Trooper William J. Antoniewicz December, 08, 1974
  • Lieutenant James R. Merrill January, 05, 1974
  • Deputy Melvin C. Colebrook March, 10, 1973
  • Detective Percy L. “Perc” Clark January, 11, 1973
  • Trooper John R. Winn September, 22, 1971
  • Deputy Donald P. Jensen May, 14, 1971
  • Officer Don Wagstaff December, 23, 1970
  • Officer Charles G. “Gil” Porter May, 02, 1970
  • Chief George S. Davis March, 26, 1969
  • Officer Adolph F. Bush September, 19, 1967
  • Deputy Carlos M. Hall August, 20, 1965
  • Detective Marshall N. “Doc” White October, 18, 1963
  • Officer August L. “Lloyd” Larsen January, 05, 1961
  • Sheriff Seth F. Wright October, 14, 1960
  • Trooper George D. Rees July, 02, 1960
  • Trooper Armond A. “Monty” Luke December, 03, 1959
  • Officer Edwin L. Edwards August, 27, 1959
  • Deputy Alma P. Sorensen August, 27, 1959
  • Deputy McKay C. Jewkes June, 28, 1959
  • Officer Edwin J. Fisher June, 01, 1955
  • Officer Harold A. Peterson, Sr. October, 27, 1954
  • Detective Owen T. Farley May, 23, 1951
  • Trooper Wesley Rosette January, 31, 1951
  • Sergeant Thomas W. Stroud January, 05, 1951
  • Marshal Alonzo T. “Lon” Larsen October, 15, 1945
  • Officer Clarence M. Bean May, 01, 1945
  • Sheriff Samuel M. Bliss April, 23, 1945
  • Detective Hoyt L. Gates February, 11, 1941
  • Sheriff William L. Black August, 22, 1936
  • Sheriff John H. Cottam June, 02, 1936
  • Officer Blaine L. Baxter September, 04, 1935
  • Officer Joseph H. Quigley July, 12, 1935
  • Trooper George E. Van Wagenen May, 23, 1931
  • Deputy Richard D. Westwood September, 05, 1929
  • Officer Willard R. Dahle May, 04, 1929
  • Officer Carl J. Carlson March, 09, 1929
  • Deputy Oscar Fullmer August, 26, 1928
  • Marshal Jesse R. “J. Ray” Ward April, 15, 1928
  • Officer James M. “Milt” Burns June, 15, 1925
  • Officer Gustave J. “Gus” Lund August, 25, 1924
  • Officer William N. Huntsman February, 16, 1924
  • Officer Brigham H. Honey, Jr. February, 16, 1924
  • Officer David H. Crowther October, 12, 1923
  • Sergeant Nephi P. Pierce March, 26, 1923
  • Deputy Floyd L. Rose October, 02, 1922
  • Deputy Gordon A. Stuart April, 15, 1922
  • Marshal Lee F. Isbell August, 05, 1921
  • Officer Charles Manzel May, 09, 1921
  • Detective Green B. Hamby February, 08, 1921
  • Officer Albert G. Smalley April, 17, 1920
  • Ranger Rudolph E. Mellenthin August, 23, 1918
  • Night Marshal Alexander J. Robertson December, 05, 1915
  • Deputy Joseph C. Akin February, 21, 1915
  • Officer Ernest G. Berry September, 26, 1914
  • Deputy Vaso Mandarich November, 29, 1913
  • Deputy James D. Hulsey November, 29, 1913
  • Marshal John W. “Billy” Grant November, 21, 1913
  • Deputy Nephi S. Jensen November, 21, 1913
  • Deputy George O. Witbeck November, 21, 1913
  • Officer Thomas F. Griffiths June, 25, 1913
  • Officer William C. “Billy” Nelson December, 25, 1912
  • Marshal Francis A. Colclough August, 07, 1912
  • Sergeant John H. Johnston July, 08, 1911
  • Officer Charles C. Riley October, 05, 1909
  • Chief Deputy Seymore L. Clark November, 27, 1908
  • Officer Albert Holindrake January, 12, 1908
  • Officer Charles S. Ford December, 14, 1907
  • Officer Frank J. Tucker June, 16, 1904
  • Officer James D. Snipes October, 24, 1903
  • Officer Thomas Nalley October, 14, 1902
  • Sheriff Jesse Tyler May, 26, 1900
  • Deputy Samuel F. Jenkins May, 26, 1900
  • Officer William Strong June 27, 1899
  • Captain William A. Brown April 30, 1899
  • Marshal Silas E. Clark November 22, 1897
  • Edward N. “Ned” Dawes July 30, 1895
  • Constable Thomas A. Stagg July 30, 1895
  • Officer John C. Morrissey July 6, 1895
  • Sheriff James C. Burns September 26, 1894
  • Sergeant Alonzo M. Wilson April 12, 1894
  • Andrew H. Burt August 25, 1883
  • Officer Daniel Mahoney August 5, 1883
  • Deputy John Diamond March 27, 1879
  • Warden Mathew B. Burgher March 16, 1876
  • Marshal Albert O. H. Bowen October 16, 1873
  • Officer Festus Sprague May 3, 1870
  • Marshal William R. Story May 2, 1870
  • Officer Levi W. Davis May 7, 1860
  • Officer William Cooke October 18, 1858
  • Deputy Rodney Badger April 29, 1853