William James Truesdale served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 1 year and 8 months. William served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.
Deputy Truesdale was shot and killed while moonlighting at Citywide Bank of Lakewood at on south Wadsworth Boulevard. Two armed suspects entered the bank and were immediately confronted by Deputy Truesdale. Both suspects had previously been incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail where Deputy Truesdale served as a detentions deputy. One of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding him. Both suspects were later arrested and sentenced to life. Deputy Truesdale was survived by his wife and three children. He was killed on his anniversary, two months before he planned to retire.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Truesdale served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Golden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Truesdale.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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