Breaks Interstate Park Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, August 14, 1975
Add to My HeroesPaul Herbert Salyer
Park Ranger Paul Salyer was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a campsite in Breaks Interstate Park. The campsite occupants had been involved in a domestic disturbance the previous night. Ranger Salyer was shot when he went to the campsite to check on the occupants.
Ranger Salyer was a Korean War veteran. He had served with the Breaks Interstate Park, and also held a commission as a part-time deputy with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, for two years. He was survived by his wife, mother, three brothers, and grandmother.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsI remember Paul very well
I was only 8 yrs old when he left this world. He owned and operated a country store in Martin town. He was a very kind man to me and always had a big smile with his unique mustache, which I admired. If I had a nickel and bought penny candy somehow I always ended up with about a dollars worth in my bag. It broke my heart when we came into the store and I heard he had been killed. I never have forgotten this kind man and I always think of him when I pass that old place that was his old store.
Wayne Neece
A old friend
June 17, 2019
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