Helmet Stolen from Memorial Honoring Fallen Firefighter Daniel Bagwell
The helmet from a roadside memorial honoring fallen Anderson firefighter Daniel Bagwell was stolen from its location on Midway Road in Williamston, South Carolina. Bagwell died in 2022 after being struck by a car while attempting to refuel his vehicle.…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 5, 2026 —
A helmet that served as part of a roadside memorial for fallen Anderson firefighter Daniel Bagwell has been stolen. The item was taken from its location on Midway Road in Williamston, South Carolina.
Daniel Bagwell, a firefighter with the Anderson County Fire Department, died in 2022. His death occurred after he was struck by a vehicle while he was attempting to refuel his own vehicle. The helmet was a significant part of a memorial established to honor his memory.
The stolen helmet held considerable sentimental value for Bagwell’s crew and his family. The circumstances surrounding the theft have not been detailed, and information regarding the timeline of the theft beyond its discovery has not been provided. The specific value of the helmet was not disclosed.
Authorities have not released details regarding any investigation into the theft or any potential suspects. The memorial site was located on Midway Road in Williamston, South Carolina.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Listrom on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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