United States of America

Walter Roger Dacyczyn

Died October 2, 1976

Walter Roger Dacyczyn. Walter served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Police Officer Walter Dacyczyn was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting a stranded motorist on Route 5 at approximately 1:45 am. Officer Dacyczyn was a veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Deerfield Police Department for 12 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, and six siblings.
Service Record
1951 – 1957
Also Served
Deerfield Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 36-E · Line 8 cut as WALTER R DACYCZYN
In Our Keeping
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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.

Police Officer Dacyczyn gave the Deerfield Police Department 12 years.

Thank you for your service to the South Deerfield 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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