Dana Everett Paladini served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 8 months. Dana served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Dana Paladini was killed when he was accidentally struck by a bullet that ricocheted off of a trailer. He and a local sheriff's deputy stopped to assist at an accident involving a horse trailer. One of the horses was badly injured, and the owner asked the officers to shoot it. The deputy fired three rounds, one of which ricocheted off of the trailer and struck Officer Paladini. He was transported to the St. Francis hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. Officer Paladini was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for nine months.
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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.
Officer Paladini served with the California Highway Patrol.
Thank you for your service to the people of California, 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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