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Lawrence Carter Penrod

Died February 5, 1997

Lawrence Carter Penrod served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Lawrence served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer Lawrence Penrod died on February 5, 1997, from injuries he sustained on April 5, 1990, when he was struck by another vehicle while investigating a traffic accident near 100 North in Spanish Fork. The injuries left him totally disabled in several physical areas, and he could never return to duty. Officer Penrod had served with the Spanish Fork City Police Department for six years and previously served with the Price Police Department.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, granddaughter, mother, sister, and brother.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1961 – 1963
Also Served
Spanish Fork City Police Department
Patrol Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 29W · Line 20 cut as LAWRENCE CARTER PENROD
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrol Officer Penrod gave the Spanish Fork City Police Department 6 years.

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

Rest easy, Patrol Officer Penrod.

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

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