Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, October 4, 1962
Add to My HeroesThomas Estes Maxwell
Captain Maxwell was killed in a traffic accident while responding to a request to assist the Mississippi State Safety Patrol. His patrol car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Danville Road and Johnson Chapel Road in Decatur. Captain Maxwell was a member of the US Army Reserves. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
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