United States of America

Orville Franklin Evans

Died June 27, 1989

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Orville Franklin Evans.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Patrolman Evans suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a required training course at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. He was conducting stage six of the physical stress test, which involved shooting at targets while negotiating an obstacle course, when he collapsed.

Patrolman Evans had served with the agency for 6 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and child.

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Service Record

Also Served

Rossville Police Department

Patrolman

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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 2-W · Line 24 cut as ORVILLE FRANKLIN EVANS

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman Evans gave the Rossville Police Department 6 years.

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

Rest easy, Patrolman Evans.

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

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