Minnesota  Law-Enforcement Memorial Association 

Roger C. Williams, SP178

Served from 2-15-52 to 2-22-78

Died February 22nd, 1978

Trooper Williams was struck by a car while in foot during a traffic stop near Alexandria MN.

I-94's "White Knight"

Minnesota State Trooper, Roger Williams was killed in a freak accident on I-94. Williams came upon a semi with a flat tire. At the time there was a light snow falling and combined with warm temperatures, made the road surface slick. After Williams got out of his squad, another motorist lost control and struck Williams, killing him immediately.

Williams was most notably known for his constant vigil on I-94 in the Alexandria area and for his C.B. handle "White Knight".

Nearly 100 members of the State Patrol Attended Williams funeral. The Funeral was also attended by many area law enforcement, Governor Rudy Perpich and a number of "truckers" who came to know and depend on Williams.

Lake Region Press, Alexandria MN Thursday, March 2, 1978

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