059 For The Fallen - Arnold Magoon

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.  Our Sponsors:  Thin Green Line Podcast Sovereign Sportsman Solutions Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crime Stoppers 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 Find More Here: Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Twitter Spreadshirt Stitcher Tunein Libsyn YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices