David E. Temple served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. David served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Trooper David Temple was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man who had just robbed a car lot in Decatur. Trooper Temple spotted a vehicle that had been reported in an armed robbery earlier in the day. He followed the vehicle for approximately two miles while waiting for back up to arrive. When Trooper Temple pulled up to the suspect on Highway 20, near Mooresville, the man leaned out of the car and opened fire, striking Trooper Temple. The man then got out of the car and walked to where Trooper Temple lay on the ground and shot him three more times. The suspect fled the scene and led police on a chase through Madison. He was shot and killed by Madison police officers after wounding another officer. Trooper Temple had previously served with the United States Army.
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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.
Trooper Temple served with the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
Thank you for your service to the people of Alabama, 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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