California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, December 11, 1936
Add to My HeroesEarle M. Ames
Officer Ames was killed when his police motorcycle struck a city bus at the East Bay approach to the Oakland Bay Bridge during heavy fog. He was on a special duty assignment in Oakland at the time of the accident.
Officer Ames had served with the California Highway Patrol for 2 years and had previously served as the chief of the Newman Police Department for 4 years. He was survived by his wife, 9-year-old daughter, and sister.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 626
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsStill in my prayers and always remembered. May God bless you and thank you for your service. Ride the heavens and watch over all our brothers and sisters working the blue & Gold.
State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine
December 11, 2021
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