Woodson Memorial Gallery

On Aug. 7, 2021, Captain Blankenship succumbed to complications related to a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

On Feb. 4, 2019, Trooper Dowell, in his capacity as a Tactical Team member, was shot and killed while assisting with the execution of a narcotics search warrant at a residence in Cumberland County.

On Aug. 12, 2017, Lieutenant Cullen was killed when his helicopter crashed in Albemarle County.

On Aug. 12, 2017, Trooper-Pilot Bates was killed when his helicopter crashed in Albemarle County.

On May 26, 2017, Special Agent Walter approached a vehicle in the City of Richmond and was shot by the vehicle’s passenger.  Special Agent Walter succumbed to his injuries the following morning.

On March 31, 2016, Trooper Dermyer was shot and killed while participating in a tactical interdiction training operation at a bus station in the City of Richmond. Trooper Dermyer had approached a male subject and verbally engaged with the individual when the male subject began shooting at the trooper.

On Sept. 21, 2015, Trooper Smith was responding to an emergency call to provide aid to a fellow trooper when his patrol vehicle ran off an exit ramp leading to Interstate 95 in Prince George County. His patrol car crashed into the wood line. Trooper Smith was flown to VCU Medical Center where he died later that morning.

On Jan. 11, 2014, Sergeant Phillippi was working the overnight shift when his patrol car crashed on Route 57 in Henry County.

On March 7, 2013, Master Trooper Walker was shot and killed during a welfare check on a motorist stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 85 in Dinwiddie County.

On October 5, 2012,Trooper Fox was on special assignment for the State Fair of Virginia in Hanover County and directing traffic on Route 30 when he was struck and killed by an SUV traveling through the intersection.

Trooper Adam M. Bowen was killed June 24, 2011, in King George Co. when his patrol car collided with a vehicle that pulled out in front of him on Route 360. Trooper Bowen’s vehicle then ran off the road and struck a utility pole. Trooper Bowen had been responding to a BCI request for assistance with a traffic stop.

Trooper Barrett, a member of the VSP Search and Recovery Team, was participating in the team’s annual dive training on September 14, 2010, in Lake Anna near Louisa County when he experienced a medical complication underwater. Despite aggressive medical resuscitation by team members and paramedics, he passed away later that night.

On the afternoon of April 25, 2007, Motorist Assistance Aide (MA) Jarratt had pulled off onto the right shoulder of Interstate 95 in Chesterfield County to a call for debris in the roadway. While attempting to remove a large piece of tire tread from the center lane, he was struck by an oncoming tractor-trailer and died at the scene.

Senior Trooper Hill was in the process of issuing a summons to a stopped motorist on Route 58 on November 24, 2006, in Southampton County, when he was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.

Trooper Manion was killed February 18, 2006, while investigating a single-vehicle crash in Clarke County. As the damaged vehicle was being towed from the scene, a stolen rifle inside it discharged and fatally struck Trooper Manion.

Trooper Blanton died January 29, 2003, from injuries sustained during a traffic stop on Interstate 64 in Henrico County. As Trooper Blanton was questioning the suspected drunk driver, the driver tried to flee the scene. Trooper Blanton was dragged with the fleeing vehicle, which overturned and pinned Trooper Blanton underneath.

Trooper Cosslett was killed on October 23, 2002 on Interstate 95 in Fairfax County after a tow truck veered into the path of his motorcycle and struck him, causing him to be ejected from his vehicle.

Trooper Williams passed away on December 12, 1999, from injuries sustained in a crash while trying to overtake a suspect on December 10 in Cumberland County.

Trooper Cheney was struck and killed by a motor vehicle January 17, 1998, while directing traffic at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on U. S. Route 1 near Fredericksburg.

Retired Sergeant Hampton died June 3, 1997, rescuing a young boy from the storm-tossed ocean at Pawley’s Island, SC.

Trooper Fleenor was killed December 12, 1996, in a crash while trying to overtake a suspected drunk driver in Hanover County.

Trooper Harmon was shot January 10, 1960, in Pittsylvania County, and died February 7, 1995, due to complications from the wound.

Trooper Cavazos was shot and killed February 24, 1993, by a motorist following a traffic stop in Prince William County. 

Master Trooper Hines was shot and killed February 20, 1989, following a traffic stop on Interstate 81 near Lexington.

Trooper Vernon was struck and killed August 16, 1988, by a bus on Interstate 395 following a traffic stop in Alexandria.

Trooper Henderson was killed March 17, 1987, when he was struck by a truck on Interstate 66 in Warren County.

Trooper Cochran was shot and killed January 15, 1987, while responding to a domestic argument in Fairfax County.

Trooper McCoy was shot and killed January 3, 1986, by two motorists following a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in Salem.

Trooper Whitt was shot and killed April 12, 1985, by a motorist he stopped on Interstate 95 in Prince George County.

Sergeant Biggs was shot and killed December 18, 1984, by a motorist after a traffic stop in Alleghany County.

Trooper Bowman was stabbed and killed on Sunday, August 19, 1984, at his home in Manassas by an unknown assailant.

Special Agent in Charge Grimes was killed October 9, 1983, in a motor vehicle crash on Route 55 in Shenandoah County.

Trooper Farmer was killed in a crash September 3, 1981, during the pursuit of a violator on Route 639 in Caroline County.

Trooper Lohr was struck by a car and killed July 22, 1978, while assisting a motorist on Interstate 95 near Carmel Church.

Trooper Wright was killed in a crash January 17, 1976, during the pursuit of a violator on Route 696 in Halifax County.

Trooper Fisher was shot and killed November 15, 1976, near Durham, N. C. He had been abducted the day before his death.

Investigator Seymour was killed April 25, 1975, in a motor vehicle crash that occurred on U. S. Route 1 in Spotsylvania County.

Trooper Hughes was struck and killed June 3, 1974, in Fairfax County, by a truck following a traffic stop of a motorist.

Trooper Kennedy was killed November 5, 1973, in a crash during a vehicle pursuit on Route 208 in Spotsylvania County.

Trooper Lovelace was struck and killed October 18, 1970, during a traffic stop near Newport News.

Trooper Bussard was killed May 5, 1970, in a crash near Dumfries responding to a call.

Trooper Harless was killed November 18, 1968, assisting the Lee County Sheriff’s Office with an arrest situation.

Trooper Miller was fatally injured June 13, 1963, in a crash that occurred near the City of Williamsburg.

Trooper Morris was shot and killed March 2, 1962, while assisting the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office with an arrest.

Trooper Brooks was hit by a car and fatally injured June 10, 1956, while investigating a crash in Pittsylvania County.

Trooper Loder was killed in a motor vehicle crash January 31, 1954, while patrolling U. S. Route 1 in Hanover County.

Trooper Giles died July 23, 1954, from gunshot wounds suffered while he was attempting to make an arrest in Coeburn.

Trooper Parrish was killed in a motor vehicle crash October 4, 1953, while patrolling Route 350 in Fairfax County.

Trooper Smith was killed November 21, 1951, in an automobile and train collision that occurred in Pamplin.

Investigator Simpson was shot and killed October 23, 1951, while arresting an escaped inmate near Petersburg.

Trooper Porter was killed June 20, 1950, in a plane crash near Allmonds Wharf while on a mission as an observer.

Trooper Thomas, pilot, was killed June 20, 1950, in a plane crash near Allmonds Wharf while on a Department mission.

Trooper Caldwell was killed June 17, 1948, near Newport News, in a motor vehicle crash that occurred while he was in pursuit of a traffic violator.

Trooper Andrews succumbed October 3, 1946, to injuries he received in a motor vehicle crash three days earlier in Nottoway County.

Trooper Flippen, on a military leave of absence, was reported killed in action February 7, 1945, in World War II.

Trooper Miller, on a military leave of absence, was reported killed in action January 20, 1945, in World War II.

License Examiner Hagerman, on a military leave of absence, was reported missing in action March 18, 1944.

Trooper Tinsley was killed September 5, 1942, in a motor vehicle crash which occurred west of Roanoke on Route 11.

Trooper Mayo succumbed February 19, 1941, to injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle crash that occurred two days earlier in Hampton.

Sergeant Maynard succumbed September 9, 1939, to injuries suffered earlier while responding to the assistance of a resident near Abingdon.

Sergeant Puckett died March 28, 1938, from pneumonia contracted while pursuing and arresting a murder suspect in Southwest Virginia.

Trooper Thompson was shot and killed September 23, 1935, while attempting to arrest three bank robbers in Fluvanna County.

Trooper Bullock succumbed February 15, 1934, to injuries received in a motorcycle crash near Fairfax several months earlier.

Inspector Belt succumbed August 18, 1930, to injuries received in a motorcycle crash several days earlier in Loudoun County.

Inspector Wood was killed March 11, 1929, in a crash with an intoxicated driver while patrolling on his motorcycle in James City County.

Inspector Via succumbed January 11, 1929, to injuries received while serving as an escort for President Coolidge near Waynesboro.

Inspector Hatcher succumbed August 19, 1928, to injuries received while attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Culpeper County.