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Sergeant Walter A. Purcell | New York State Police, New York New York State Police, New York

Sergeant

Walter A. Purcell

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Friday, March 31, 1933

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Accidental

Incident Date: 3/31/1933

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant Purcell was killed in an accident while on route to East Avon, New York for milk strike duty. While in route to the strike his automobile came to an abrupt halt for an unknown reason. Passing motorists found the two Troopers had been thrown from the vehicle and lay dazed or unconscious while Sergeant Purcell was found dead seated in the upright car with a broken neck. No evidence of a collision was found and investigators theorized that the brakes suddenly locked for an unknown reason.
Sergeant Purcell had been with the agency for nine years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 1, 2012

 

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