Reserve Officer Daniel E. Wickard

Reserve Officer Daniel E. Wickard

Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota

End of Watch Friday, June 9, 1972

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Daniel 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.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Drowned

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In 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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