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Verval Lee Estes

Died December 13, 1993

Verval Lee Estes served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Verval served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

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

Patrolman Billy Estes suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after assisting at the scene of a house fire. He had breathed in toxic smoke when he entered the home to rescue a man trapped inside. The effects of the toxic smoke triggered the heart attack. Patrolman Estes had served with the Orange Grove Police Department for five years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and eight siblings.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1966 – 1968
Also Served
Orange Grove Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 62W · Line 19 cut as VERVAL LEE ESTES
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman Estes gave the Orange Grove Police Department 5 years.

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

Rest easy, Patrolman Estes.

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

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