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Scott Warner Palmer

Died December 1, 2001

Scott Warner Palmer served in the U.S. Navy for 19 years and 7 months. Scott served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Scott Palmer suffered a fatal heart attack after participating in a search and rescue operation for a lost hunter during a period of heavy snow.

He had participated in a foot search for the hunter in approximately one foot of snow for over four hours. He returned home after the hunter was found. He suffered a fatal heart attack overnight.

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Service Record
U.S. Navy
1960 – 1961
U.S. Navy
1973 – 1979
Also Served
Clearwater County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 36-W · Line 30 cut as SCOTT W PALMER
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Palmer gave the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office 14 years.

Thank you for your service to the Orofino community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Palmer.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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