Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, April 23, 1973
Add to My HeroesJoe Ward, Jr.
Trooper Joe Ward was struck and killed by a vehicle during foggy conditions while assisting at the scene of another accident on Pennyrile Parkway, half a mile from Hopkinsville.
No charges were filed in connection with his death.
Trooper Ward Was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for four years. He was survived by his parents, brothers, and sisters.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 423
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsTrooper Ward,
On today, the 50th 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. Army in Vietnam as a member of the 9th Infantry Division-the "Old Reliables." And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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