William J. Hillyer served in the U.S. Navy.
Marshal William Hillyer succumbed to gunshot wounds when he was shot by a man who had a long-standing feud with the Hillyer family. The suspect located Marshal Hillyer in a drugstore and shot him with his shotgun. Marshal Hillyer was transported to a Yakima hospital where he succumbed to his wounds four days later. The suspect was acquitted of the murder charges. Marshal Hillyer was a Royal Navy veteran and served with the Zillah Police Department for six years.
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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.
Marshal Hillyer served with the Zillah Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Zillah 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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