Deputy James R. Merrill Cache County Sheriff's Office Date of death: January 5, 1974 Cause: Fall injuries View Reflections Leave a Reflection Courtesy ODMP Cache CO SO Deputy Lt. James R. Merrill, 39, died January 5, 1974, after suffering head injuries in a fall on a county road south of Smithfield.    This page, along with the State Memorial at Utah's Capitol, is maintained by the Utah Peace Officers Association in behalf of Utah's Fallen Officers - may we never forget their ultimate sacrifice Email your comments, suggestions, or information requests to upoa@upoa.org