Today, we remember South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Paul Perry, Jr., and City of Anderson Police Department Patrolman Willis Edwin Sanders, Sr.
On this date in 1987, Trooper Robert Perry was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to pass another motorist during a pursuit. Trooper Perry had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for four hours. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and parents.
On this date in 1947, Patrolman Willis Sanders was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at the Anderson Creamery at 412 North Main Street. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and executed in the electric chair on July 11th, 1947. Patrolman Sanders had served with the Anderson Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, father, two brothers, and sister.
