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Officer William Wilder

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Police Officer William Wilder

On June 20 1969 we lost our brother, Police Officer William Wilder in the line of duty. During a struggle Officer Wilder suffered a heart attack and died.  Officer Wilder was off duty when he responded to a family disturbance involving teenager in his neighborhood, placing himself on-duty to help stop the disturbance a struggle ensued, it was during that struggle that Officer Wilder suffered a massive heart attack and died. Due to circumstances of his being off duty and placing himself on duty it took nearly a year for his death to be determined a Line of Duty death. But in the end because he came to the aid of one of his neighbors, his death was determined to be a line of duty related death.

We his brothers and Sisters of the Baltimore Police Department won’t let him be forgotten, RIP Officer Wilder - May you never be forgotten - "Your service "Honored" the City of Baltimore, and the Baltimore Police Department"

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Again please contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll if you have pictures of you, your family, or other members of the Baltimore Police Department and wish to see them remembered here on this tribute site. We are anxious to honor the fine men and women who have served this fine police department. Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll can be reached at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Like us on Facebook, or mail pics to us at 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222 

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NameDescription
End of Watch 20 June, 1969
City, St. City, St.
Panel Number 1
Cause of Death Heart Attack
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