Orange Grove Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, December 13, 1993
Add to My HeroesVerval Lee Estes
Patrolman Estes suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after assisting at the scene of a house fire. Officer Ester had breathed in toxic smoke when he entered the home to rescue a man trapped inside. Effects of the toxic smoke triggered the heart attack.
Patrolman Estes had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and eight siblings.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 76
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsMy brother,not one day goes by that I don't miss you.I'm guessing you and Jim and Robert are kikn back and tellin stories.I love you bub.
Phillip Jameson
brother
December 5, 2014
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