Brooke County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, March 8, 1979
Add to My HeroesJoseph Paul Campagna
Lieutenant Joseph Campagna suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a domestic disturbance at a home on Boyd Road in Hooverson Heights.
He and the sheriff had responded to the call together. As suddenly collapsed as he spoke to the subjects involved in the disturbance.
Lieutenant Campagna was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and had served with the Brooke County Sheriff's Office for 38 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 38 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsSir, I has been many years since your death, yet the effects of your passing is still felt by every member of the law enforcement community. Those of us that have been blessed to have served in West Virginia have a deeper connection to a fallen brother. I hope that you are watching over the ones that are still risking their lives every time they donn that uniform. Rest In Peace
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