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OFFICER JACK SARGENT End of Watch June 3, 1967 |
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On May 13, 2005 the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial held it's 17th annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the 415 names that were added this year.
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On May 13, 2005 Jack Sargent's name was added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Washington DC. Jack Sargent served in the United States Navy during World War II and joined the Tazewell Police Department in 1960. In the early morning hours of
April 11 1967 Officer Sargent was called to the Frog Level area of
Tazewell to assist a Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy had caught two Officer Sargent was rushed to the hospital and underwent two surgies. However the damage was to extensive and on June 3, 1967, at the age of 39, he died from complications from the stabbing. He was survived by his wife and three young children. The officers at the
Tazewell Police Department want to pay tribute to Jack Sargent, a man who
was willing to walk into danger and risk his life each night so
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homes. May this brave man, who wore his badge so proudly never be
forgotten.