Walter C. Busby III

Died February 12, 1979

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Walter C. Busby III served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Walter served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Sergeant Walter Busby suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suicidal man. Sergeant Busby was a United States Army veteran and served with the Cranston Police Department for 16 years.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife, two children, mother, sister, and niece.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

1961 – 1963

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Cranston Police Department

Sergeant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 49W · Line 10 cut as WALTER C BUSBY

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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.

Sergeant Busby gave the Cranston Police Department 16 years.

Thank you for your service to the Cranston 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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