William H. Clary

  1938 -1978

Patrolman Clary was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to stop a tractor trailer on Main Street, just in front of the Village Hall and Police Department. An officer on foot patrol had noticed that the doors on the tractor trailer were not closed and were swinging open. The officer radioed to Patrolman Clary to stop the truck to inform the driver of the situation. As Patrolman Clary neared the truck his patrol car went out of control, crossed the street and struck a tree. Patrolman Clary was transported to Glens Falls Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Patrolman Clary was just 40 years old and had been with the agency for ten years. He is survived by his wife, Joyce and two daughters, Amy and Jennifer.

Patrolman Clary wore shield # 2 with dignity and pride. In his honor, shield # 2 was permanently retired by the Village in January 1979.

 ~Gone, but never forgotten~

Honor, Integrity and Pride