Durango Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Saturday, August 24, 1974
Gale Evans Emerson
Corporal Emerson was killed as a result of an arson fire. He and a firefighter were attempting to evacuate an apartment building which was burning. During the evacuation a wall exploded, killing Corporal Emerson and the firefighter. The suspect was convicted and sent to a mental hospital but was released in 1994.
Corporal Emerson was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsThank you Corporal Emerson for paying the highest price to keep me safe. Your memorial at out Department will stand proud. May GOD continue to give peace to your family. You are a true warrior! Sincerely,
Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
June 4, 2016
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