Patrolman First Class Gilbert Franklin Halma
Cheraw Police Department
South Carolina

End of Watch: Friday, June 26, 1998
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 930

PFC Halma was killed in an accident while responding to a possible drunk driver call. During the response Patrolman Halma had to swerve to avoid a collision with another vehicle and struck a guardrail, causing his patrol car to flip over.

PFC Halma is survived by his wife and twin brother. His brother also serves a police officer.

 
Photograph: Patrolman First Class Gilbert Franklin Halma

Patch image: Cheraw Police Department, South Carolina

Visit Patrolman First Class Halma's memorial at www.ODMP.org