Honor Roll

Deputy

Harold L. Thornton

Date of Birth: April 14, 1934
Appointed: August 24, 1964
Department: Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
End of Watch: August 23, 1967
Plaque: 18

Responded to an in progress domestic violence call in South Modesto. The responsible ambushed Deputy Thornton as he approached the residence, fatally shooting Thornton.