Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, April 8, 1972
James Willard McNeely
Trooper James McNeely and Patrol Officer David Childs, of the Kentucky Water Patrol, drowned while participating in a flood rescue mission in Franklin County, Kentucky.
They were searching for two missing juveniles when their boat went over a Dam 4.
Trooper McNeely had served with the Kentucky State Police for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 297
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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Patrol Officer David T. Childs
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EOW: April 8, 1972
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View all 11 ReflectionsTrooper McNeely,
On today, the 45th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Officer who was also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Kentucky. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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