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Headstone of William E. McCooley

William E. McCooley

Died September 5, 1962

William E. McCooley.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer William McCooley was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a traffic accident. On his way to the scene of the accident, another vehicle pulled in front of him at Beach Boulevard and E Gerona Drive in Jacksonville. He was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a few hours later. Officer McCooley was a United States Army World War II and Korean War veteran who had served with the Jacksonville Police Department.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Service Record
Also Served
Jacksonville Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 23W · Line 7 cut as WILLIAM E MCCOOLEY
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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.

Officer McCooley served with the Jacksonville Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Jacksonville 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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