Officer Joseph Halbert Leavelle, Jr., Eutaw Police Department, Alabama

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Joseph Halbert Leavelle, Jr.

Eutaw Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch: Sunday, June 13, 1971

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Age: 21

Tour: 6 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 6/13/1971

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Officer Leavelle and Officer Wiley Clark were killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a vehicle that had been driving in a reckless manner at 0200 hours. The driver of the vehicle was never apprehended.

Officer Leavelle had served with the agency for only 6 months and was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and two brothers.

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Patrolman Wiley Ashley Clark, III
Eutaw Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, June 13, 1971
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

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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 41rst anniversary year 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
November 19, 2012

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