Officer Down Memorial Page

Thank you for service to our community sir. Your tragic death is exactly why D.W.I. checkpoints are set up around the State to this day and you have undoubtedly saved many many lives. In 1988 my own dad was conducting traffic on Montano and 4th street, off duty but in uniform, after the traffic signals went out from heavy rains. As he was soaking wet conducting traffic he heard tires screech behind him and jumped up at the last second when he saw a volvo skidding uncontrollably in his direction. His wristwatch smashed against and cracked the front windshield and he flipped over the vehicle. In shock Civilians got out to check on him and once he realized his gun was secure he rose up and marched toward the stopped volvo to hook up the driver. Turns out it was 4 teenagers on a double date, two in back two in front, all crying. He only cited the driver for reckless driving and the judge made the boy cry again in court then ordered him to buy an 11.95 Casio and pay a $4 dry cleaning bill.
It was that close that I almost grew up without a dad. We both know who you are and have never forgotten you sir. God Bless

A Nogales
School Teacher
August 17, 2011

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