Delaware State Police, Delaware
End of Watch Wednesday, November 18, 1987
Add to My HeroesDavid Bruce Pulling
Corporal Pulling was killed during an explosives training exercise in Huntsville, Alabama. Corporal Pulling was attending the course, instructed by the FBI, in order to become a bomb technician for the Delaware State Police. During the training an explosive device he was handling detonated, causing fatal injuries.
Corporal Pulling was survived by his wife, two sons and parents.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Training accident
- Location Alabama
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsIt has been 37 years since that explosion took your life. we remember your bravery and sacrifice.
You will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Corporal Pulling.
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