Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, August 14, 1989
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Luce
Police Officer William Luce died from cancer which he contracted after being exposed to radiation while on duty.
He was testing different rifles when a scope on one of them exploded, exposing him to radiation.
Officer Luce was a Vietnam War veteran. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsYou will always be remembered dear Officer
Police Officer Patrolman William Luce.
You gave the ultimate sacrifice in serving your job.
,Thank you for each day you served for the City of Chicago and its citizens.
Prayers for all who hold your cherished memories in their hearts always.
Prayers that your fellow Officers are protected each day at work.
Rest In Peace dear Officer your watch is covered.
Amen⭐️➕
Marie VanWyk
Daughter of a fellow officer killed in the line of duty
August 14, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths

Deputy Sheriff Marylin Mayo
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: September 21, 2023

Police Officer Darrin McMichael
Arlington Police Department, TX
EOW: September 21, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: September 16, 2023

Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin
Mississippi Department of Public Safety, MS
EOW: September 4, 2023

Police Officer Kevin Cram
Algona Police Department, IA
EOW: September 13, 2023

Deputy Sheriff II Auston Smith Reudelhuber
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: September 9, 2023

Detective Robert Garten
Hartford Police Department, CT
EOW: September 6, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Matthew Pierson
Shelby County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: August 29, 2023

Sheriff Robert Daniel Rodgers
Wilcox County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: August 29, 2023