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U.S. Marine Corps · United States United States

James Joseph Choquette

Died August 2, 1979

James Joseph Choquette served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 1 year and 11 months. James served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer James Choquette was killed when his unmarked patrol car was struck at an intersection as he responded to the scene of a robbery call. His partner was critically injured. The 28-year-old driver of the other car was treated for minor injuries and released. The intersection had a traffic light that was working properly. Officer Choquette did not have his siren and emergency lights activated. The fault could not be determined. Officer Choquette had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 10 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1966 – 1968
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 6-W · Line 3 cut as JAMES J CHOQUETTE
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Choquette gave the Los Angeles Police Department 10 years.

Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Choquette.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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