Sergeant Doyle Reed Thorne, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

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Sergeant

Doyle Reed Thorne

Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

End of Watch: Saturday, July 30, 1994

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 52

Tour: 19 years

Badge # 118

Cause: Aircraft accident

Incident Date: 7/30/1994

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant Thorne was killed when his helicopter crashed while he was searching for a two-year-old girl. After the girl was located Sergeant Thorne started returning to Salt Lake City when he radioed in a distress call and disappeared from radar. The wreckage was located three days later.

Sergeant Thorne was a Vietnam War veteran and had been with the agency for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

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I miss you a lot Dad. Yesterday was Father's Day and I can't help but remember what a hero and perfect example you were for me all my life.

You never would have liked having so many accolades that were shown to you when you passed away. Your quiet and humble service to your fellow men was the only satisfaction you sought, considering every mission to save others as if they were your own family...

Your life was the epitome of selflessness, love and service, and although your mission has continued in another sphere, you are not forgotten among those who knew you...

I love you Dad - you are forever in my heart...
Kimberlee

Kimberlee Thorne-Waintraub
Daughter
June 21, 2010

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