Gary Gene Powless served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Gary served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Trooper Powless was killed when his cruiser was struck by a tractor trailer. He had just picked up the new cruiser and was heading home. A tractor trailer heading the opposite direction blew out a tire, crossed the median, and struck the patrol car. Trooper Powless succumbed to his injuries while emergency crews attempted to extricate him from the wreckage. Trooper Powless had served with the Wisconsin State Patrol for 1 year and was assigned to District 5.
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In tribute
You barely got started.
Trooper Powless gave the Wisconsin State Patrol 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the people of Wisconsin. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Powless.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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