McClain County Law Enforcement Memorial - Purcell, OK
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N 35° 00.803 W 097° 21.697
14S E 649487 N 3875753
Memorial to McClain Co. Law Enforcement Officers
Waymark Code: WMAC7Y
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2010
Views: 13
This black granite Law Enforcement Memorial in Purcell is located on the north side of the McClain County Courthouse, on the south side of Hwy 77/39, just east of Highway 74. Also on this lawn of the courthouse is a historical marker giving information on the City of Purcell.
The Law Enforcement Memorial has a path of dedicated bricks on the west side. There is text on both sides, as well as part of the top on the west side.
Text on memorial:
(west side)
McClain County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
We Shall Never Forget
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That a Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends. - John 15:13
Sheriff Johnny Ratliff MCSO May 8, 1925
Captain Esau Green MCSO June 2, 1993
(east side)
Dedicated to the Men and Women of Law Enforcement from McClain County that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Donated by:
McClain Bank
First American Bank
Citizens of McClain County
McClain County Sheriff's Office Reserves
Sheriff Don Hewett
Commissioner Benny McGowen
Commissioner Loyd Tucker
Commissioner Charles Foster
Dedicated May 1, 2003
List if there are any visiting hours:
None
Entrance fees (if it applies):
None
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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