Holly Vernon Holcomb. Holly served during the years of World War II.
Superintendent Holly Holcomb was shot and killed in front of the Public Service Building in Salem, Oregon.
Superintendent Holcomb was confronted by a former member of the agency and shot.
The suspect was taken into custody, sentenced to life, but paroled after only nine years.
Superintendent Holcomb had been employed with the Oregon State Police for 36 years.
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36 years. You could have gone home.
Superintendent Holcomb gave the Oregon State Police 36 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the people of Oregon. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Superintendent Holcomb.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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