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Nov 1, 2009 | Posted by: roboblogger

Former Highland Police Chief Bill Pierce dies at age 75

Full story: Belleville News

Bill Pierce, whose career in law enforcement spanned four decades, saw him climb to the top echelons of command in the Illinois State Police and serve two stints as Highland's chief of police, died Friday.

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James Hugg

Alton, IL

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Nov 1, 2009
 
This man started the Highland Police Explorer Post 95. It was a highlights of mine and a few hundred other teens who learned from Chief Pierce that to be a great leader you had to be willing to be a servant to all.I am so proud to have known him.
Esther

Alton, IL

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Nov 1, 2009
 
I imagine him at peace now with his sweet wife Peg and their spoiled little dog that loved twinkies. He and his wife were such a force for good in the city.
Jason

Alton, IL

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Nov 2, 2009
 
calling all former Highland Police Explorers, meet at SpengelBoulnagee tonight at 7pm to do a group walk through to honor the Chief. Chief Advisor Tom is supposed to meet us there.
wtf

Edwardsville, IL

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Nov 2, 2009
 
RIP chief, He was a great man! I never relized he was in his 70s.... He did alot when he was in uniform around here, To bad after he left and the Joe saga started ;this place went to hell in a hand basket!! We could use some of his wisdom today....
Tom

Alton, IL

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Nov 6, 2009
 
I worked for this man from 1986 to the day he left, 12 years later. You can not have found a better leader. He loved this city, its people and the interactions he had ever day. He would yell at you out one minute, if you did something wrong and buy you a soda the next. He made you want to work for him. This city and Law enforcement has lost a great man. Rest In Peace,CHIEF.
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