Russell Willingham - Police Officer - North Carolina

Police Officer Russell Willingham, age 28, died on July 30, 2011, on duty, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Russell was en route to assist a fellow officer with a DWI investigation after a suspected drunk driver nearly hit another vehicle.

Michael, Archangel, patron saint
of the Police, pray for Russell

However, Russell lost control of his patrol car, went down an embankment, and crashed into a tree. He radioed for help after the accident and told dispatchers he was pinned inside his car. And then the car burst into flames. 

This poor man died in flames.  Jesus, Mary and Joseph pray for all of the police.

Russell is originally from Massachusetts.  He joined the Winston-Salem Police Department in 2009, after serving for two years with the Greensboro Police Department.

Russell leaves behind many loving relatives and friends, including his wife. 

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Russell Willingham is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.