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Courtney Wayne Cook

Died June 24, 1961

Courtney Wayne Cook served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman Courtney Cook and Patrolman Clarence Small were killed in an automobile crash in the 4600 block of Jefferson Avenue while en route to raid an illegal gambling house. Their patrol car was struck by another patrol car that was responding to an unrelated call. Patrolman Cook was a United States Navy Veteran and served with the Newport News Police Department for 14 months.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents, sister, and nephew.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Newport News Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 64-W · Line 2 cut as COURTNEY W COOK
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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.

Patrolman Cook gave the Newport News Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Newport News community, and 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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