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Officer Joseph Frank Sykes, Jr. | East Point Police Department, Georgia East Point Police Department, Georgia

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Joseph Frank Sykes, Jr.

East Point Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Monday, June 2, 1969

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Motorcycle accident

Incident Date: 6/2/1969

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Sykes was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to another accident. A vehicle struck his motorcycle, causing a fatal head injury. Officer Sykes was not wearing a helmet as they were not required or considered a piece of safety equipment at the time.
Officer Sykes had been with the agency for three years.

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I just wanted to let your family and friends know that there are many out there who know the pain that you feel today. My brother Roger was killed 4 years ago today June 2nd. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many folks who care. I pray that God will bless you with many precious happy memories to help fill your heart "especially today".

Judy Coleman
Sister of Roger Lynch
June 3, 2009

 

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