Chester A. Alquist served in the U.S. Army.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Chester Alquist succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by a car while assisting at the scene of an accident on Highway 8 west of Hillsboro at 6 pm. Reserve Deputy Alquist was one of 24 reserve deputies who had been called into service to assist with traffic control for New Year's Eve. When he got out of the patrol vehicle to place a flare, a driver hit him. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later. The driver was not charged. Deputy Alquist was a United States World War II Army veteran.
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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.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Alquist served with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hillsboro community, 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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