Angelina County Peace Officers Memorial - Lufkin, TX
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N 31° 20.324 W 094° 43.613
15R E 335714 N 3468431
A black granite memorial located at the Angelina County Courthouse that honors three officers who gave their lives while protecting their fellow citizens.
Waymark Code: WMAEC8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2011
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Black granite memorial with an approach paved with memorial bricks. Located near the southeast corner of the Angelina County Courthouse the memorial is readily accessible from the side walk. The panels to each side are inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives. The center panel has a poem honoring the listed hero's.
ANGELINA COUNTY
PEACE OFFICERS
MEMORIAL
We remember the officers who always stood true
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few
With pride and integrity they say "to serve and protect"
For the giving of their life, we offer respect
The inscriptions on the side panels are:
Capt. Don H. Willmon
1946-1979
Angelina Co. Reserves
Officer John E. Logan Jr.
1970-2004
Huntington Police Dept.
Deputy Byford H. Hunter
1949-1982
Angelina Co. Sheriff's Dept.
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