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| 6770 | 2010-01-16 | Statewide | Trooper Duane Dalton Remembered Fondly, Honored by Many |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent HEADQUARTERS - NEWS RELEASE Trooper Duane Dalton Remembered Fondly, Honored by Many LAKE CHARLES – Louisiana State Troopers said goodbye to one of their own in an emotional ceremony in Lake Charles today. Trooper Duane Dalton was laid to rest at Consolata Cemetery following funeral services at Trinity Baptist Church this afternoon. Police agencies from across the state and the country, from agencies as far away as California and New York, were in attendance to honor a fellow law enforcement officer and his family. Off-duty Louisiana State Troopers and Department of Public Safety Officers arrived throughout the past two days from every corner of the state to honor the life and service of the one of their own. There were over eighty (80) motorcycle units from State Police Troops, Sheriff’s Offices, and City Police Departments across the state. Louisiana State Police Superintendent, Colonel Mike Edmonson, who was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the law enforcement community, said, “While this has been one of the hardest, most heart-wrenching times in my two years as Superintendent of State Police, I take great comfort in the brotherhood and support we are able to show to Trooper Dalton’s family. The support we have received from throughout the country is a testament to the great human spirit.” Colonel Edmonson added, “This badge that we wear is a privilege given to us by the citizens of this great state, and Trooper Dalton wore it with distinction. He was truly a professional, he took great pride in his abilities, and he carried out his duties without fail. He was a dedicated public servant, but he was a devoted husband and father first.” Trooper Dalton spent his entire adult life in service to the citizens of our state and country. After serving honorably in the United States Army, Trooper Dalton began his law enforcement career as a police officer with Lake Charles Police Department before becoming a Louisiana State Trooper on December 3, 1995. Trooper Dalton was well respected and well liked by his peers, both inside the Louisiana State Police and out. The high regard in which he was held was evident by the large number of fellow officers in attendance at the funeral. Trooper Dalton is survived by his wife and three sons and leaves behind a large extended family. He is the 25th trooper to be killed in the line of duty in the history of the Louisiana State Police. The last trooper killed in the line of duty was Trooper Hung N. Le of Troop B on June 30, 1998. Contact Information: TFC Russell G. Graham II Public Affairs Unit Louisiana State Police – Troop A Office: (225) 754-8524 russell.graham@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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