Dustin Hamilton - Law Enforcement - Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff Dustin Hamilton, age 24, died on September 27, 2013, on a road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dustin was a member of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana. He had 2 years of service.

He had just completed an overtime detail. At about 7:30 p.m. his patrol car collided with another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Dustin died at the scene of the accident. The other driver was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Dustin was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University’s criminal justice

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray
for Dustin

program. He had held a management job at a McDonald’s in Central prior to joining the Sheriff’s Office. That role earned him the nickname “Happy Meal” among his fellow deputies. Dustin laughed about that nickname.

The day that he was sworn in as a deputy was the proudest day of his life.

The Sheriff's Office is in mourning over the the loss of their comrade.  Police officials describe Dustin as a fine young man. 

Friends stated that he was loving and compassionate and considerate.

Dustin is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Thank you for your service to the public, Dustin.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next. Amen.

Pray that Dustin is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.