In the small community of Chatham, Virginia, a tragic event unfolded on May 28, 1939, forever marking the town's history. Constable William M. 'Will' Coward, a 44-year-old male, was killed in the line of duty. His death occurred while he was attempting to arrest a man who was causing a disturbance at a church on Route 57.
The situation escalated dramatically when two other men approached Constable Coward from behind during the arrest. One of the men seized Coward's own service revolver fr
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