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Sheriff William A. Nelson | Clallam County Sheriff's Department, Washington Clallam County Sheriff's Department, Washington

Sheriff

William A. Nelson

Clallam County Sheriff's Department, Washington

End of Watch: Sunday, March 30, 1924

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Duty related illness

Incident Date: 3/30/1924

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sheriff Nelson died of blood poisoning which he contracted after cutting himself on a piece of metal. He was chasing a robbery suspect when the incident occurred.

Sheriff Nelson had been first elected Sheriff at the age of 24.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th anniversary 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 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 30, 2010

 

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