Arnold Magoon was a game warden with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department for 18 years. He worked his way up from a field warden to a supervisor, and was known to be fair but firm in how he enforced laws. As a warden, Arnold was well liked within the community he patrolled and was a role model for those around him. In 1978, a call about a late night shot came in while he was at home. He responded, and a suspected deer poacher assaulted him with his own flashlight, bludgeoning him to death. Arnold is the only warden that has died in the line of duty with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
His sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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Here's What We Discuss:
For the fallen/police week
Wayne’s formal Colonel as a guest
Dangers of being a law enforcement officer
Roll of honor - 51 names
Won’t give this up until I die
Most challenging group I work with
It has to be done right
It was a normal day and he never came back
Take the time to tell people what they mean to you
Moment of silence
Poem
Jeff Whipple
Arnold Magoon is the only warden who has died in Vermont
Moving on from tragedy and remember
Warden to supervisor
Ready to fry by the fourth of July
Heard a gunshot and went out
Goes to confront the poachers
Put an identification on the vehicle
Throwing out evidence
Approaching the vehicle: 2 men and 1 women
Son’s friend and knows him personally
Disappointment and frustration
Lunged for the flashlight
Left to die
Not uncommon to not wear a gun belt
Could happen to anyone
Monument created
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Social Media/Marketing: Morgan Day
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