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Sergeant Holger Beck | New York State Police, New York New York State Police, New York

Sergeant

Holger Beck

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Friday, June 23, 1995

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 56

Tour: 27 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Bicycle accident

Incident Date: 3/8/1988

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant Holger Beck succumbed to injuries received in 1988 when he struck a dog while riding his bicycle to work. The collision caused a fall to the ground where he struck his head. He then reported to work where he lost consciousness. He remained in a coma until his death seven years later. Sergeant Beck was already on duty at the time of the accident.

Sergeant Beck had served with the New York State Police for 27 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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For Sergeant Holger Beck:

When life does not seem fair we can consider the situation of Sergeant Holger Beck. It quickly brings us to our senses. It clearly demonstrates that what occurs tomorrow might be our fate. We must continue to live with a passion for what brings us happiness.

Holger met with a simple fall. It created for him and his family a difficult period. For what reason is simply not known. What is known is that Holger Beck was an accomplished soldier-of-the-law -- and hero among us.

I am proud to render him a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police
November 15, 2009

 

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