In Memory of Officer William Murie, Badge #721, Anthem, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T2D
N 33° 52.074 W 112° 08.788
12S E 393959 N 3748100
Officer Murie was en route to Phoenix from Flagstaff on Nov. 16 when he stopped just north of Phoenix on Interstate 17 to assist at a crash scene.
Waymark Code: WM13TN5
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 02/17/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Officer Murie was struck by a passing vehicle, crushing his legs and a wrist. Complications resulting from these injuries led to his death. Bill died as he lived—helping people at an accident scene.

EOW November 19, 1980.

The memorial is on highway property. Do not stop on the I-17. There is a parking lot at N 33 52.069 W 112 08.803. There is a gate in the fence for access to the well done, granite memorial.
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Type of memorial: Monument

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