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David Lewis Distrola

Died December 23, 1989

David Lewis Distrola served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 9 months. David served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Sergeant David Distrola was killed when he fell from an overpass as he attempted to avoid being struck by another car. He was investigating an accident on the Route 219 bypass when another vehicle lost control on the icy road and started to slide toward him. He fell over the edge of the overpass as he attempted to get out of the way. Sergeant Distrola had served with the Bradford City Police Department for 12 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1970 – 1971
Also Served
Bradford City Police Department
Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 58W · Line 2 cut as DAVID L DISTROLA
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Sergeant Distrola gave the Bradford City Police Department 12 years.

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

Rest easy, Sergeant Distrola.

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

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