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Friday’s Heroes: Remembering The Fallen
The Graveyard Shift extends our condolences to the families of each of these brave officers.
Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris, 41
Kane County Utah Sheriff’s Office
August 26, 2010 - Deputy Brian Harris was killed while tracking burglary suspect Scott Curley. Curley set up an ambush and used a rifle to shoot Deputy Harris. The suspect was captured several days later. Deputy Harris, a Gulf War veteran, is survived by his wife Shawna and two daughters, 13-year-old Kirsten and 10-year-old Kristina.
Family and friends gather to mourn the passing of Deputy Brian Harris
Accused cop killer Scott Curley (sheriff’s office photo)
Chief of Police Paul Jeffrey Fricke
Hawk Point Missouri Police Department
August 27, 2010 - Chief Paul Fricke was traveling on Highway 47 near Hawk Point when his patrol car slipped off the pavement. He then over-corrected and his car hit a utility pole on the opposite side of the road. Chief Fricke died at the scene of the crash.
Officer Matthew Tokuoka, 39
Hoonah Alaska Police Department
Sergeant Anthony Wallace, 32
Hoonah Alaska Police Department
August 28, 2010 - Officer Matthew Tokuoka was off duty and was driving with his family when he stopped to talk to fellow officer Sergeant Anthony Wallace. While Tokuoka and Wallace stood outside their cars a man walked up and opened fire, striking both officers. The officers were transported to the hospital where both succumbed to their injuries.
Officer Tokuoka’s wife, Haley, and their six-year-old son and two-year-old daughter were in the car at the time of the shooting. Tokuoka’s mother was visiting from out of town and was also in the car when her son and Sergeant Wallace were ambushed.
*Officers, please use caution and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Be vigilant for potential ambush situations.
Stay safe and wear your vests.
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Friday’s Heroes: Remebering The Fallen
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Officer Charles Collins, 56
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection
July 11, 2010 - Officer Charles Collins was killed in an automobile accident while on duty in Alaska. His vehicle left the roadway and went down a 200-foot embankment after he’d left his duty station in Port of Eagle. His body was recovered August 15, 2010.
Officer Collins is survived by his wife and two sons.
Officer Collins’ vehicle
