LANCASTER – Deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station were standing watch Thursday at a memorial, on the southwest corner of 30th Street West and Avenue K, in honor of two fallen officers – Deputy Sheriff Gregory Low and Reserve Deputy Sheriff Charles Plumleigh.
On Feb. 26, 1978, Low and Plumleigh were involved in a traffic accident while responding to an emergent call. Low, 30, died on the day of the accident, and Plumleigh, 21, died a few days later.
For the past few years, the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station has marked the Feb. 26 anniversary with a memorial at the crash site.
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, deputy personnel would be conducting a daylong tribute in memory of Low and Plumleigh, who paid the ultimate price for their dedication in serving their community, said Lancaster Community Relations deputy Miguel Ruiz.
Sam adams says
Wheres huey and duey’s guns..empty holsters..might as well be Walmart greeters.
ERIK says
I have been thinking about this accident lately. I recently lost my grandfather who was a retired Los Angeles County Sheriff and this incident effected him the rest of his life. To lose two guys like that hurt every man in the department. God bless ’em.
CopsKid says
ERIK,
My father same as your grandfather.
m says
Thank you to the Lancaster Sheriff’s for making the effort to remember our fallen heroes. Rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Gregory Low and Reserve Deputy Sheriff Charles Plumleigh.
brian says
Thank you for your service to the community and county. RIP