Aiken County Sheriff's Lieutenant killed in highway accident

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By Tina Terry tterry@nbcaugusta.com

Story Published: Nov 29, 2008 at 7:48 PM EST

Story Updated: Dec 1, 2008 at 7:59 PM EST

AIKEN, S.C. - The Public Information Officer for the Aiken County Sheriff's Office has been killed in a car accident.

Lieutenant Michael J. Frank, 48, of North Augusta was a 13-year veteran with the sheriff's office.

According to a press release from the sheriff's office the accident happened Saturday afternoon at mile marker 132 in Greene County, Ga. while he was off-duty. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.

“He was a dedicated employee that technologically enhanced the communication between the media and the sheriff’s office. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Michael’s family as well as his sheriff’s office family,” said Sheriff Michael Hunt, Aiken County.

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 3:08 AM Kevin Byrd wrote ...

As a volunteer firefighter in Aiken County, I had the pleasure of knowing Michael Frank. I saw and spoke to him as recently as Wednesday. I knew him to be a professional, good-natured, caring person. I was shocked to learn of his death. Aiken County and the rest of the CSRA will feel his loss deeply.

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 2:53 AM Romeo wrote ...

In order to reach heavens gate we must first die. We are all sad about the death of Lt. Frank, but he himself may be at his happiest point ever. For he now stands with christ. At this point we should be proud of Lt. Frank for he has reached heaven. He now dwells in the house of the LORD. A place that I hope to see when my days are done.Save a place for me.. My prayers go to the family.

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 12:04 AM alvin b frison wrote ...

he has brought to this community a sence of professionalism and will be saddly but greatfully missed

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Saturday, Nov 29 at 11:41 PM Phil Fugate wrote ...

I watched with shock tonight as the news reported the death of Michael Frank. Having attended church with he and his family in the past, we are deeply saddened with this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight in this tragedy.

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