Murray Doell

Conservation Officer

Department: Saskatchewan Parks and Renewable Resources
Station: Pierceland
Location: Turnor Lake, SK
Employment: Career (Full Time)
Date of Death: August 17, 1990
Date of Birth: February 15, 1958
Age at Death: 32
Memorial Panel: 20

Story

Murray Doell was born on February 15, 1958 and was on active duty fighting a wildfire near Buffalo Narrows in northwestern Saskatchewan when he lost his life in a helicopter crash on August 17, 1990. Officer Murray Doell has been nominated posthumously by the Department for both the Pogue-Elms and Shikar Safari Awards. Officer Doell paid the highest price to protect and preserve our natural resources. He was a fine officer and an even finer person.