Point Comfort Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, March 27, 2006
Add to My HeroesRichard Allen Brush
Chief Richard Brush suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to break up a disturbance between two neighbors. The two men who were fighting were both city council members.
When Chief Brush arrived at the scene he stepped between the two and was able to calm the situation.
Shortly after clearing the scene he contacted dispatch and requested EMS to respond to his location. He was transported to a local hospital where he slipped into a coma. He remained on life support for four days until passing away.
Chief Brush had served in law enforcement for 41 years. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 41 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Thursday, March 23, 2006
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsDad, another year is coming to a close. As I look back on the last few years, my heart aches for all that you have missed. Your great-grandson, Knox, is an amazing child! He is so very smart and has the biggest heart! He calls me Hunnie! He has your eyes! Courtanie and Aaron are wonderful. Both have good careers and are the absolute best parents in the world! Brittanie is doing fantastic. She is so like me in so many ways. She is in the insurance field... Apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Sean retired in January 2017 due to lung issues from being deployed to Iraq. He is loving his retired life. I am still active with the West Texas Ladies of Law Enforcement. I bleed blue! I am so very happy. Job, family and life in general is good. I think of & miss you daily. I Love You Always! Merry Christmas, Dad!
Sammie Gonzales
Daughter
December 19, 2019
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