Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Tuesday, May 5, 1970
Add to My HeroesWoodrow Wayne Scarbrough
Officer Scarbrough was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a motor vehicle accident. He was responding with his lights and sirens when a car pulled out in front of him, causing a collision. Officer Scarbrough died a short time later.
Officer Scarbrough was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had received four Purple Heart medals during an 11-month tour in Vietnam.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsFrom one Vietnam Marine and fellow Motorman, thank you for your service both to our beloved Corps and to our LE community. May God bless you and your family and I will always honor your service to our country. It’s not how long you serve but only that you served. You are an hero…Rest in peace brother.
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