Reuben Drew Milam served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 1 month. Reuben served during the years of World War II.
Patrolman Milam suffered a fatal heart attack while arresting a suspect. He and his partner had responded to a disturbance call at a local housing complex and struggled with a suspect whom they were arresting. After detaining the suspect Patrolman Milam sat in his cruiser and fell slumped against the steering wheel.
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In tribute
23 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Milam gave the Alexander City Police Department 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Alexander City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Milam.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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