Leesville Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, December 15, 1988
Add to My HeroesThomas L. Kerney
Lieutenant Kerney was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call from the fire department.
He was survived by his parents and brother.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsIt's hard to believe so many years have passed. I find myself reliving the funny moments and the memories etched in my mind will never fade. Rest easy brother we fought the good fight.
Clay Burkett (Former Chief of Police)
SC State Transport Police, Leesville PD, retired
December 16, 2019
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