Donald Timothy Welp served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Donald served in the Korean War, and during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Trooper Welp drowned after being thrown from a patrol boat in the Rogue River. While returning to port the boat swerved, throwing him overboard. His body was not located until the next day. Trooper Welp had served with the agency for 8 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Welp gave the Oregon State Police 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Oregon. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Welp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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