Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Willis Hugh Purdy

Colorado State Patrol, Colorado

End of Watch Saturday, July 31, 1976

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Reflections for Sergeant Willis Hugh Purdy

Over 31 years have passed since your tragic death. thank you for your bravery, dedication & sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT, Retired
AR

September 13, 2007

Today on the 30th Anniversary of the flood, we remember the sacrifice of Trooper Purdy. The Bible says, greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. We are gratefull for all our troopers and officers who daily give of themselves to protect us.

Sen. Steve Johnson
State Senate, Larimr County

July 31, 2006

HERO! Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 30, 2006

I was travelling north on I-70 going to Wyoming with my family. I remember the rain and the news reports of the flooding in the Big Thompson. My thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Purdy and his family. It is Officers like him that made me want to be a Police officer. God Bless
Matthew 5:9

Officer E. Kraft
Grove Police Department, Grove, OK.

June 3, 2005

Rest in peace.

Dep. Eric Thoresen
Marion County Sheriffs Office

May 4, 2004

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