Washington State Patrol, Washington
End of Watch Sunday, December 16, 1934
Add to My HeroesLoren G. Ray
Captain Ray was killed in a 15-foot fall from the County-City Building in Seattle. He fell from a narrow ledge while attempting to gain access to the County Auditor's office to obtain a license plate record for an investigation he was conducting. The lock to the office had been changed the previous day and Captain Ray did not have a new key.
Bio
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Incident Details
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsCapt. Ray,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Washington.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 16, 2024
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