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Police Officer Henry Walpole | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Henry Walpole

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Wednesday, May 17, 1911

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 54

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Heart attack

Incident Date: 5/17/1911

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Police Officer Henry Walpole sacrificed his life to save several people sleeping in the third story of a building at 137 Bates Street, which was shattered by an explosion believed to have been caused by gasoline. Office Walpole rushed from the police station nearby, faught his way through the flames, and succeeded in alarming the sleepers. He then suffered a fatal heart attack.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 17, 2009

 

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