Detective Sergeant William J. Chenard, Vermont State Police, Vermont

Detective Sergeant William J. Chenard

Vermont State Police, Vermont

End of Watch Sunday, June 14, 1987

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William J. Chenard

Sergeant Bill Chenard suffered a fatal heart attack while leading a group of rescuers up a mountain to recover the body of a camper on Long Trail near Sunderland.

Sergeant Chenard had served with the Vermont State Police for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, and sister.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

rescue

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Sergeant Chenard, it has been 37 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 18 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 14, 2024