Shively Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, April 27, 1974
Add to My HeroesArmond VanCleave
Officer Armond VanCleave was killed in an automobile accident. Officer VanCleave was riding in the rear of a stretcher car while transporting a heart attack victim to a local hospital. At the intersection of Seventh and Oak Streets, a vehicle struck the stretcher car broadside and Officer VanCleave was injured. He was transported to the local hospital where he died from his injuries the next day.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, April 26, 1974
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsOfficer VanCleave,
On today, the 50th 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 with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 27, 2024
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