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Deputy Sheriff Claude E. Flinchum | Wolfe County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky Wolfe County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff

Claude E. Flinchum

Wolfe County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Sunday, March 4, 1979

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/4/1979

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy "Rooster" Flinchum was shot and killed while waiting for his backup units to arrive after responding to the scene of a disturbance call.

Deputy Flinchum was survived by his wife and four children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your daughter and your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 5, 2012

 

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