David Wayne Clark

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David Wayne Clark

Birth
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
16 Aug 1980 (aged 22)
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
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David Clark joined the Shawnee Police Department on July 17, 1978, serving as a dispatcher and jailer before becoming a patrolman approximately 9 months before his death.

David was killed in the line of duty Aug 16, 1980, a car accident during a high speed pursuit. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Tecumseh OK native, David was a member of St. Benedicts Church and left behind loving family, friends, and co-workers. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

Police honor guards from all over the state attended his funeral. His name appears on both the Oklahoma and National Law Enforcement Memorial.

His service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
David Clark joined the Shawnee Police Department on July 17, 1978, serving as a dispatcher and jailer before becoming a patrolman approximately 9 months before his death.

David was killed in the line of duty Aug 16, 1980, a car accident during a high speed pursuit. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Tecumseh OK native, David was a member of St. Benedicts Church and left behind loving family, friends, and co-workers. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

Police honor guards from all over the state attended his funeral. His name appears on both the Oklahoma and National Law Enforcement Memorial.

His service and sacrifice will always be remembered.

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