Mark Seymour Decker served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Mark served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Police Officer Mark Decker and Police Officer Leonard Wilcox were shot and killed while attempting to question a suspicious man at the Brecksville VA Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Both officers were armed only with mace due to administrative guidelines. While the officers were talking with the man he pulled out a .45 caliber handgun and shot Officer Decker, killing him instantly. Officer Wilcox attempted to run for cover, but the suspect chased him before shooting him as well. The 28-year-old suspect was convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to two life terms. He will be eligible for parole on October 1, 2046. Officer Decker was single and had served in law enforcement for 11 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Decker gave the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services 11 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Decker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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