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Headstone of Paul D. Korber

Paul D. Korber

Died March 15, 1998

Paul D. Korber.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Harbor Patrol Officer Paul Korber drowned while attempting to save a woman and her three children from a treacherous riptide near a jetty. Officer Korber was assisting in the rescue when he sank beneath churning surf for at least 30 seconds. He was pulled from the water unconscious. Several lifeguards administered CPR on Officer Korber but were unable to revive him. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital after extensive efforts to revive him failed. The area where he made the rescue is well-known for its treacherous conditions. Officer Korber was a Vietnam War veteran and served with the Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol for 11 years.

Survivors
He was survived by a child.
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Service Record
Also Served
Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol
Harbor Patrol Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52W · Line 21 cut as PAUL D KORBER
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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.

Harbor Patrol Officer Korber gave the Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol 11 years.

Thank you for your service to the Ventura 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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