Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, April 8, 1972
Add to My HeroesJames Willard McNeely
Trooper James McNeely and Patrol Officer David Childs of the Kentucky Water Patrol drowned while participating in a flood rescue mission in Franklin County, Kentucky.
They were searching for two missing juveniles when their boat went over Dam 4.
Trooper McNeely had served with the Kentucky State Police for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 297
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsAnother year has passed, my word is good and I still haven’t given up hope and faith and continue to search for you.
It’s now been 53 years, (forgive me as my math was wrong in my reflection last year)
I will not abandon, forget or give up on you and I still sit with your missing persons poster everyday.
Tonight, I have lit prayer candles in your honor and memory.
Jaclyn Bedient
April 9, 2025
