Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, August 14, 1980
Add to My HeroesHorace Hall, Jr.
Major Horace Hall was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed.
He had just finished backing up a state trooper and was returning home when his patrol car was struck.
Major Hall had served with the Bell County Sheriff's Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsLessons you taught me are still here.I don't have many memories of you but I remember the morals and decency you instilled on us.Thank You Dad, I love You.
Robert Hall
Youngest son
May 11, 2022
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