Tonawanda City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, July 28, 1950
Add to My HeroesCharles F. Roof
Patrolman Roof died of injuries he suffered three days earlier when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a tree as he chased a speeding motorist.
Patrolman Roof was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, July 25, 1950
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
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July 28, 2020
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