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Harry Edward Kier

Died October 28, 1980

Harry Edward Kier served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 11 months. Harry served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrol Officer Harry Kier was killed in an accident crash while responding to a fire. He had been dispatched on the emergency call to a burning gas station when his vehicle struck a patch of ice on the Glenn Highway. His cruiser slid sideways, left the roadway, and struck a light pole before bursting into flames. Several citizens attempted to rescue him from the vehicle but were prevented due to the fire. Officer Kier had served with the Anchorage Police Department for three years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and one child.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1972 – 1976
Also Served
Anchorage Police Department
Patrol Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 11W · Line 11 cut as HARRY EDWARD KIER
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrol Officer Kier gave the Anchorage Police Department 3 years.

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

Rest easy, Patrol Officer Kier.

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

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