Colleton County deputy who died from COVID remembered at memorial service Sgt. Edward Marcurella, 55, died on Jan. 16 after a short and strong-willed battle against the coronavirus, according to his obituary. (Source: Colleton County Sheriff s Office) By Patrick Phillips | January 23, 2021 at 7:24 PM EST - Updated January 24 at 11:54 AM
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - Law enforcement officers across the state joined family, friends and colleagues of a fallen Colleton County detective at his memorial service Saturday afternoon.
Sgt. Edward Marcurella, 55, died on Jan. 16 after “a short and strong-willed battle against the coronavirus,” according to his obituary.
Family and friends gathered at Colleton County High School to pay their final respects to him.
Colleton County deputy talks about colleague who died from COVID-19
VIDEO: Colleton County deputy talks about colleague who died from COVID-19 By Lillian Donahue | January 21, 2021 at 2:31 PM EST - Updated January 21 at 4:37 PM
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Following the death of a lead investigator within the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office from the coronavirus, longtime colleagues say his dedication to the job will be irreplaceable, while also reflecting on the continued dangers of COVID among first responders.
On Saturday, Detective Sgt. Edward Marcurella died after a short battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Colleton County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Chapman said Marcurella was passionate and extremely active in fighting human trafficking and crimes against children.