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
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View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer 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.
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