Trooper William Lloyd McClendon

Trooper William Lloyd McClendon

Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, October 1, 2006

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William Lloyd McClendon

Trooper Bill McClendon was killed when his patrol car collided with a tractor-trailer rig near mile marker 260 on the Will Rogers Turnpike northeast of Claremore.

Trooper McClendon succumbed to his injuries at 1:20 PM.

The tractor-trailer driver was injured and was taken by helicopter to a Tulsa hospital, where he also died from his injuries.

Trooper McClendon had served with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for eight years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge 663

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

vehicle crash

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Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, I pray. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

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Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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