Palo Alto Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, January 31, 1969
Add to My HeroesLester H. Cole
Reserve Officer Lester Cole was laying flares at an accident scene when he was struck and killed by the driver of an automobile. The driver reported he never saw the officer.
Officer Cole was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Merchant Marines. He had served as a reserve officer with the Palo Alto Police Department for 14 years and was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 14 years
- Badge R-9
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsThinking of my Dad today ....
Pleasant thoughts of camping, hugs after work as he was still dressed in his uniform. Model trains in the garage and learning how to ride my bike on Suzanne Court in San Jose.
Mom never remarried and 94 this year. She always sighs when I mention him and says he was a wonderful man ❤️
Always in my heart
Loving you a little more today
Your daughter Elizabeth
Elizabeth Thompson
March 9, 2020
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