Robert Lee Walker served in the U.S. Army.
Exposure to toxins
Corporal Robert Walker died as a result of health complications due to his assignment at the Wade Dump Fire.
During the response, Corporal Walker was assigned to the front gate of the property for eight hours and entered a smoky office. He was also assigned to patrol the area. He was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in 1982 and had to retire from the Chester Police Department on medical disability. He died as a result of complications due to his diagnosis on May 2nd, 2017.
Corporal Walker was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Chester Police Department for 17 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Corporal Walker gave the Chester City Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chester community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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