Claude E. Flinchum. Claude served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.
Deputy Sheriff Claude "Rooster" Flinchum was shot and killed while waiting for his backup units to arrive after responding to the scene of a disturbance call. The 36-year-old suspect was apprehended by the state police. Deputy Flinchum had served with the Wolfe County Sheriff's Department for one year.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Flinchum gave the Wolfe County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Campton 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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