Ocie Desay Howard

Died April 17, 1961

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Ocie Desay Howard served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Mechanism Bodily force

What Happened

Sergeant Howard suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk in public and disturbing the peace in the 100 block of 6th Street. Sergeant Howard was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the agency for 12 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, three daughters, two grandchildren, mother, and five brothers.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Monroe Police Department

Sergeant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 4-W · Line 2 cut as OCIE DESAY HOWARD

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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.

Sergeant Howard gave the Monroe Police Department 12 years.

Thank you for your service to the Monroe 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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