
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, April 7, 1991                   TAG: 9104050773
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B11   EDITION: METRO 
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WARDEN FUND ORGANIZED

On an October night in 1979, State Game Warden Dwight Campbell was shot while patrolling for illegal deer spotlighters in Fauquier County. The incident left both of Campbell's legs shattered and his assailant dead.

Campbell retired on disability at the age of 32, but his problems weren't over. Earlier this year, his liver stopped functioning and he was in a coma for three weeks. On March 25, he received a liver transplant.

The cost of the operation, which appears to be successful, was $80,000, said Warden Phil Parrish.

"Everything Dwight owned was sold and with the help of family, the debt incurred thus far has been paid," said Parrish. "Dwight, however, is now destitute and is facing additional medical bills and expenses."

State game wardens, and others, are contributing to fund established in his name: The Dwight Campbell Fund, Jefferson National Bank, Main Street, Luray, 22835.

by CNB