These deputies gave their lives in the line of duty while working for Union Parish Sheriff’s Office.
May we never forget their sacrifice.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ~John 15:13
A hero remembered never dies. ~Unknown.
Deputy Aylmer Gray Taylor

6/12/1964
Deputy Aylmer Taylor, along with two other deputies, were investigating a burglary of Linville High School. They had identified a possible suspect and went to his home to question him. The suspect opened fire on the deputies, striking and killing Dy. Gray and one of the other deputies. The third deputy returned fire and killed the suspect.
Deputy Taylor was a four-year veteran of UPSO. He was survived by his wife and four children.

6/12/1964
Chief Deputy George Miller Edwards along with two other deputies, were investigating a burglary of Linville High School. They had identified a possible suspect and went to his home to question him. The suspect opened fire on the deputies, striking and killing Chief Edwards and one of the other deputies. The third deputy returned fire and killed the suspect.
Chief Deputy Edwards was a 40-year veteran of UPSO, including holding the office of Sheriff for a decade. He was one month away from retirement. He was survived by his wife and four children.

9/17/1978
Deputy Robert Taylor, known by many as “Piddle”, went to a residence near Farmerville to serve an arrest warrant. While effecting the arrest, the suspect produced a handgun and shot Dy. Taylor. He was able to radio for help and even began driving himself to the hospital, despite being mortally wounded. A state trooper in the area responded and transported him to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Taylor was 45 years old and a six-year veteran of the UPSO. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Deputy Brantley Nolan
