Patrolman Robert W. Provost

Patrolman Robert W. Provost | Burlington Police Department, Vermont Patrolman Robert W. Provost | Burlington Police Department, Vermont
Burlington Police Department, Vermont
Patrolman Robert W. Provost | Burlington Police Department, Vermont
Patrolman Robert W. Provost | Burlington Police Department, Vermont
Patrolman Robert W. Provost

Burlington Police Department, Vermont

End of Watch Wednesday, January 13, 1954

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Robert W. Provost

Patrolman Robert Provost suffered a fatal heart attack after assisting two elderly patients at an apartment building.

He carried one of the patients to her room in the apartment building. Then, while driving the ambulance to pick up another patient on Isham Street, he passed out. The officer in the passenger seat was able to gain control of the vehicle and stop it.

Patrolman Provost was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Burlington Police Department for only two months. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 2 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

emergency response

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Todays marks the 71st year that you made the ultimate sacrifice to serve others before yourself. Since your passing, men and women in Vermont LE have continued to show up and answer the call for service. We strive to be the best version of ourselves while serving the citizens of Chittenden County. Thank you for your service and may god bless you and your family.

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Essex PD

January 13, 2025

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