Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 1964
Add to My HeroesHoward Daniel Starling
Sergeant Howard Starling suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing an escapee through a swamp.
Sergeant Starling was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for six years. He was assigned to the Florida State Prison.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSgt. Starling,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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