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Eugene Sara

Died January 7, 1974

Eugene Sara. Eugene also served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. Eugene served during the years of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Game Warden Eugene Sara and Chief of Police Don Williams, of the Thompson Falls Police Department, were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home near the intersection of Spruce Street and Haley Avenue. The suspect had already shot Chief Williams and stolen his weapon. As Warden Sara and a county sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene the suspect opened fire on them, mortally wounding Warden Sara. Warden Sara and the deputy were able to return fire, killing the suspect. Warden Sara's wife was working as a dispatcher on the night of the incident and dispatched the officers on the call. Warden Sara was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He had served with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks for 16 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
1943 – 1952
1953 – 1956
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Game Warden
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 12-E · Line 17 cut as EUGENE SARA
In Our Keeping
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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.

Game Warden Sara gave the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks 16 years.

Thank you for your service to the Helena 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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