Waldron "Wally" Karp - Tustin, CA
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N 33° 44.625 W 117° 49.149
11S E 424125 N 3734045
The Waldron "Wally" Karp Memorial dedicated to the only Tustin Police Department officer to be killed in the line of duty.
Waymark Code: WM1EAN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2007
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On January 7, 1973 the Tustin Police Department lost its only officer killed in the line of duty, Wally Karp. While responding to a domestic disturbance/mental patient call, he was ambushed by the assailant and mortally wounded. Wally, a Marine combat veteran, left a family behind.
It was not until 2000 that a small group of employees decided that the time had come to give Wally the proper recognition of his ultimate sacrifice. Using fundraising ideas, donations, and payroll deductions, in cooperation with City staff, the Wall Karp Memorial was dedicated on January 7, 2001, the 28th anniversary of his death. His surviving daughter and grandson were present for the unveiling. The project was completed almost two years ahead of schedule, thanks to the dedication and commitment of all those involved.
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Publically accessible outside the Tustin Police Department.
Entrance fees (if it applies):
0
Type of memorial: Statue
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