Kenneth Earl Payne served in the U.S. Army.
Patrolman Payne was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol on Washtenaw Avenue. Another vehicle pulled in front of him at the intersection of Sheridan Road and suddenly stopped. Patrolman Payne attempted to avoid a collision but was thrown to the ground, causing severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries eight hours later. Patrolman Payne was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Ann Arbor Police Department for five years.
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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.
Patrolman Payne gave the Ann Arbor Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ann Arbor 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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