Steven Albert Poetker. Steven served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrolmen Steven Poetker and Sonny Allen were killed when their vehicle was struck by a train at an unguarded crossing near Waldo. The two were returning from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in East Camden, Arkansas. They had just joined their department chief in a chase when the accident occurred. Patrolman Poetker had graduated from the academy at 1:00 pm, and the accident occurred shortly after 2:00 pm. The department only had three officers at the time of their deaths.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Poetker served with the Waldo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Waldo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Poetker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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