Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Major C. Spencer Guerry
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
1. Major C. Spencer Guerry Memorial
Inscription.
Major C. Spencer Guerry. . After graduating from the University of South Carolina, C. Spencer Guerry began his law enforcement career on March 1, 1979, by joining the Georgetown Police Department. He rose through various positions of increasing responsibility until attaining the rank of Major (Deputy Chief of Police). In February of 1990, Major Guerry gave his life in service to the citizens of Georgetown when, on March 7, 1994, while investigating a suspicious vehicle, he was shot and subsequently died from wounds that he sustained. Because of Major Guerry’s reputation for integrity and professionalism, it is not the manner of his death which makes him a hero, but the manner in which he lived.
After graduating from the University of South Carolina, C. Spencer Guerry began his law enforcement career on March 1, 1979, by joining the Georgetown Police Department. He rose through various positions of increasing responsibility until attaining the rank of Major (Deputy Chief of Police). In February of 1990, Major Guerry gave his life in service to the citizens of Georgetown when, on March 7, 1994, while investigating a suspicious vehicle, he was shot and subsequently died from wounds that he sustained. Because of Major Guerry’s reputation for integrity and professionalism, it is not the manner of his death which makes him a hero, but the manner in which he lived.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1990.
Location. 33° 21.987′ N, 79° 17.024′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Major C. Spencer Guerry at the small Memorial Park on Front Street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,106 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 6, 2017, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on May 12, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
