Jerry Elwin Turre served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years and 11 months. Jerry served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.
Officer Jerry Turre was struck and killed by a drunk driver while laying flares out at an accident scene at approximately 0200 hours. The accident occurred on a clear night and the flares were visible for approximately one quarter mile. Parts from the car that hit him led officials to the 38-year-old driver who claimed the car was stolen from his driveway and then later mysteriously returned. He was convicted of hit-and-run and manslaughter and sentenced to one year in prison.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Turre served with the California Highway Patrol.
Thank you for your service to the people of California. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Turre.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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