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Edward Anthony Rebel

Died June 28, 1988

Edward Anthony Rebel served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and 4 months. Edward served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Officer Edward Rebel was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a stolen vehicle suspect on I-10 near Marana. Although mortally wounded, Officer Rebel was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Officer Rebel had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for over 24 years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1957 – 1962
Also Served
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 64-W · Line 16 cut as EDWARD A REBEL
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In tribute

24 years. You could have gone home.

Officer Rebel gave the Arizona Department of Public Safety 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.

Thank you for your service to the people of Arizona. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Officer Rebel.

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

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