Viroqua Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Friday, March 13, 1953
Add to My HeroesCurtis Owen Starry
Officer Starry was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol. Officer Starry and a Law Enforcement Explorer ride-along were responding to an emergency call when the squad car was struck from behind by a semi-truck. Both Vehicles burst into flames. It took emergency workers two hours to put the fire out. Officer Starry, the explorer, and the truck driver were all killed in the accident.
Officer Starry had served with the Viroqua Police Department for three years.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsDeath is the last chapter in time, but the first chapter in eternity.
Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your service.
Rest In Eternal Peace.!
Enid RodrÃguez
March 13, 2022
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