Fallen Troopers
Thirty Arizona Highway Patrolman/Department of Public Safety Troopers gave their lives in the line of duty. These brave heroes, their families and loved ones are always in the hearts and minds of those officers and civilians who worked with them, of others who follow in their footsteps and of the public, whom they served. Of the 30 deaths, eight were the result of murder, 17 were traffic related, two died in a helicopter crash, one died in a helicopter accident, and one killed when a train exploded.
Officer
End of Watch
Badge
Johnny E. Garcia
October 14, 1989
3572
Edward A. Rebel
June 28, 1988
233
Bruce A. Petersen
October 20, 1987
3536
Richard G. Stratman
October 2, 1983
1622
Thomas P. McNeff
October 2, 1983
1758
William H. Murie
November 19, 1980
721
John C. Walker
November 30, 1979
150
Noah M. Merrill
December 11, 1978
695
Gregory A. Diley
December 2, 1977
1442
Alan H. Hansen
July 19, 1973
204
Don A. Beckstead
February 7, 1971
409
James L. Keeton
February 5, 1971
310
Gilbert A. Duthie
September 5, 1970
143
Paul E. Marston
June 9, 1969
138
Louis O. Cochran
December 22, 1958
59