Woodstock Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, September 17, 2005
Add to My HeroesGary Alan Hoffman
Police Officer Gary Hoffman succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident 20 years earlier while responding to backup another officer. As he rounded a curve his patrol car left the roadway and overturned.
Officer Hoffman suffered a broken neck and was rendered a paraplegic. He remained in ill-health until passing away.
Officer Hoffman had served with the Woodstock Police Department for five years at the time of the accident.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, August 6, 1985
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View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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