Police Officer James Howard St. DeLore, Seattle Police Department, Washington

Police Officer James Howard St. DeLore

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Friday, June 21, 1974

James Howard St. DeLore

Officer St. DeLore and Officer James Forbes were killed when their police helicopter collided in mid-air with a Cessna 150. The officers were responding to a shooting in the south end of the city when their helicopter collided with the Cessna that was landing at Boeing Field.

Officer St. DeLore had been a member of the Seattle Police Department for four years and is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer St. Delore,
On today, the 43rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the National Guard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 21, 2017