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Headstone of Monte Porter Huckabee

Monte Porter Huckabee

Died November 3, 1979

Monte Porter Huckabee. Monte served during the years of World War II.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened

Lieutenant Huckabee suffered a fatal heart attack during a violent struggle with a suspect in which he was kicked in the face, chest and ribs several times. The incident occurred when he and several other officers responded to a bar and attempted to arrest a drunk man.

Lieutenant Huckabee had served with the agency for 26 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his three children.
Media
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Service Record
1943 – 1946
Also Served
Sweetwater Police Department
Lieutenant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 44-W · Line 24 cut as MONTE PORTER HUCKABEE
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In tribute

26 years. You could have gone home.

Lieutenant Huckabee gave the Sweetwater Police Department 26 years. Still answering calls at the end.

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

Rest easy, Lieutenant Huckabee.

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

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