Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota
End of Watch Friday, June 9, 1972
Add to My HeroesDaniel E. Wickard
Reserve Officer Daniel Wickard drowned when his patrol car was washed away while he tried to warn people of a severe flood. A total of 238 people were killed as a result of the flood.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsIn Honor & Respect, Reserve Officer Daniel Wickard... You Are Remembered Here Today, 51 Years Ago You Lost Your Life Trying To Save Others... I Have Heard About That Tragic Flood That Happened In Rapid City Back Then. I Have Many Ties To Rapid City So I Felt It Was Very Important To Remember You, A True Hero... Thank You For Your Dedicated Service To Law Enforcement... May You Rest In Eternal Peace, Reserve Officer Daniel Wickard...
Gail Mercado
June 9, 2023
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