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Two Fallen Officers Honored and Remembered

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Memorial wall with police badge, American flag, two benches, a flower arrangement, and Bible verse honoring fallen officers.
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From The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office
On May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Sheriff Jamie Hamilton, deputies of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, County Council members, the County Administrator, Judge Lockemy, the Punishers Black Water Chapter LEMC (Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club), community members, and the families of Deputy John C. Williamson and Deputy Carroll J. Taylor came together to honor the lives and service of two fallen heroes.
Deputy John C. Williamson and Deputy Carroll J. Taylor tragically lost their lives in the line of duty in an automobile accident on April 11, 1986, while serving the citizens of Dillon County with courage and dedication.
We are proud to have partnered with the Punishers Black Water Chapter LEMC for this meaningful memorial tribute as we reflected on the legacy, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of these deputies who gave their lives in service to others.
Their bravery and dedication to protecting Dillon County will never be forgotten, and their memory continues to live on through those who serve and remember them today.
Together, we remember.

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Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC and Contributed Photos

Three men in suits stand together indoors, smiling and conversing near a door with an "Emergency Exit Only" sign in the background.

Two men in suits stand indoors, one smiling and laughing, the other looking ahead, in front of a dark wooden door.

A man in a gray plaid suit stands indoors near an "Emergency Exit Only" sign, holding a phone and looking forward.

A man in a checked blazer speaks at a podium in a formal, wood-paneled room with a microphone in front of him.

People seated in wooden benches attentively listening in a courtroom or public meeting, including a man wearing a red beret and a star-spangled shirt.

People, including veterans in VFW caps, sit attentively in a courtroom or meeting hall, with others standing in the background, attending an event or ceremony.

Several men sit in wooden benches, appearing attentive in a courtroom or meeting room with neutral walls and sparse decor.

Two sheriff officers and two men sit on chairs and benches in a courtroom, facing forward with neutral expressions.

Four men in suits stand in a courtroom near an exit door, with seated audience members visible in the foreground.

older man in a suit stands in a courtroom holding a plaque, appearing to speak during an award or recognition event.

A woman and man stand in a courtroom holding a plaque together, while another man stands in the background watching the presentation.

Three people standing in a courtroom, one holding a plaque, with an American flag visible in the background.

Older man in a blue suit and yellow tie speaks at a podium in a formal indoor setting, possibly a courtroom or government building.

A group of adults sit quietly in a courtroom pew, listening attentively during a legal proceeding.

People sit in wooden pews inside a courtroom, some wearing veterans’ hats, with serious and attentive expressions during a formal event or proceeding.

elderly man and woman sit together in a crowded room, attentively listening. The woman wears a pink jacket, and the man wears a suit jacket and light blue shirt.

Older man in a red beret and white shirt holding medallions, speaking to a woman in a room with wooden furnishings.

Two men standing in a courtroom, one wearing a red beret and casual polo, the other in a checked suit, speaking at a wooden podium.

A man with glasses and a white shirt stands at a microphone, reading or speaking in a formal indoor setting.

Four adults stand together, three holding framed plaques with a man’s photo and sheriff’s department insignia, in a formal indoor setting.

Three people stand together in a courtroom, two women holding framed plaques with sheriff department badges and text, smiling for a recognition or award ceremony.

Three people standing in a courtroom, two holding framed plaques with photographs and badges, appearing to receive awards or recognition.

Two women hold framed sheriff’s department awards in a ceremony, standing next to a man in a checked blazer inside a wood-paneled room.

People gathered outside a brick sheriff’s office building, with two black sheriff vehicles parked on the grass under a clear blue sky.

A row of parked motorcycles and people outside a brick building under a clear blue sky.

Five people stand holding framed memorial plaques in front of a wall that says "IN MEMORIAM" at a sheriff's office, honoring fallen officers.

A group of people gathers outside a brick building labeled "Dillon County Judicial Center" on a sunny day, some standing near parked vehicles.

A man in sunglasses and a suit stands on grass near a brick building, with people, wreaths, and a photo on display around him.

A group of people gather outside a red brick building under a sunny sky, some taking photos and wearing casual clothing.

Memorial wall with police badge, American flag, two benches, a flower arrangement, and Bible verse honoring fallen officers.

People stand outdoors near two memorial wreaths with large blue bows and framed photos, during what appears to be a commemorative or memorial event.

Framed display with sheriff badges, a black and white photograph of an officer, and a tribute text honoring Deputy John C. Williamson from Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

A framed display honors Deputy Carroll J. Taylor with a photo, badges, and a tribute from Dillon County Sheriff's Office, placed on a wooden desk in a courtroom.

A certificate from Congressman Russell Fry for a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol, dated 5/5/2026, with a gold decorative border and an image of the Capitol.

Certificate from Congressman Russell Fry certifying a U.S. flag was flown over the Capitol for John C. Williamson, dated 5/5/2026, with a gold decorative border.

Commemorative plaque honoring Sheriff Deputy Carroll J. Taylor for courageous service, presented by Dillon County Council members, with an inscribed dedication and list of presenters.

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