Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, September 29, 1972
Add to My HeroesWalter Orville Thurtell
Trooper Thurtell died in a motor vehicle accident while responding to a call for assistance.
Trooper Thurtell had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 393
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDear Uncle Orville!
I think about you often and miss you very much.
I often wonder what more things we could have shared together.
Nephew, Billy
USN Sonarman 2nd Class
Nephew
October 19, 2013
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