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Franklin County Deputy Sheriff Samuel A. Smith E.O.W. 07/23/2010 Deputy Smith on ODMP Franklin County Deputy Samuel Smith was killed in an automobile accident which responding to a domestic disturbance call.  His patrol car left the roadway for unknown reasons, struck a tree, and burst into flames. Deputy Smith had served with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for only nine months. He was 23 years old.   Natural Resources Officer Luke D. Nihart E.O.W. 06/26/2010 (Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks, Law Enforcement Division) Officer Nihart on ODMP Officer Nihart, age 32,  was killed in an ATV accident while policing a music festival at Tuttle Creek State Park.  He had served with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for 11 years. His is survived by his wife and two young children. Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Brian S. Etheridge.  EOW 09/28/2009 Deputy Etheridge on ODMP Brian Etheridge funeral Facebook group in support of Deputy Etheridge and family     Harry Herington rides to support COPS Home