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Trooper Milton Veasily Purnell, Jr. | Maryland State Police, Maryland Maryland State Police, Maryland

Trooper

Milton Veasily Purnell, Jr.

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch: Thursday, May 29, 1975

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 22

Tour: 1 year, 4 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 5/29/1975

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Milton Purnell was killed in an automobile accident on Route 50 near Cambridge. His patrol car struck a utility pole at a service station.

Trooper Purnell had been with the agency for 17 months.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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 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
May 29, 2012

 

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