This February, we wish to honor William H. Abbott, Undersheriff who was shot in the line of duty on Valentine’s Day (February 14th) 1912 when he was in the process of serving a warrant at a rural residence. He died three days later as a result of his wounds. He was awarded the Medal of Valor posthumously and his memory has been honored at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

We are honored to serve as the final resting place for a hero of our city.

Born: March 8, 1872 (Woodford, Il.)

Died: February 17, 1912 (aged 39)

Cemetery: Norman IOOF Cemetery (Norman, OK), Section 4, Lot 98, Grave 6