Ranger 29 - Marana, AZ
N 32° 27.668 W 111° 12.966
12S E 479690 N 3591571
This memorial to two DPS officers is on a freeway embankment in the Town of Marana.
Waymark Code: WMXPDC
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2018
Views: 4
On October 2, 1983, Officers Richard Stratman and Thomas McNeff were killed when their helicopter crashed in a rainstorm. They were on their way to the town of Catalina for a medical emergency. This memorial is located a short distance from the crash site in a cotton field. This waymark, and a geocache, is located on the side of a freeway overpass. Traffic is a serious challenge in visiting this waymark. Be careful.
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Cautiously open 24/7
Type of memorial: Plaque
Entrance fees (if it applies): Not listed
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