Vernon O. Winn

Vernon O. "Bill" Winn

Died February 12, 1997

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Vernon O. Winn served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Officer Bill Winn died after suffering a heart attack following an altercation during a drunk driving arrest. The heart attack occurred while he was transporting the suspect to jail. His patrol car went out of control on Main Street. Officer Winn was a United States World War II Army veteran who had served with the Iberia Police Department for 13 years as an auxiliary officer and was hired as a full-time officer nine days earlier.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, four sons, a daughter, a sister, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Iberia Police Department

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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.

Police Officer Winn gave the Iberia Police Department 13 years.

Thank you for your service to the Iberia 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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