Galveston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 8, 1900
Add to My HeroesFrederick L. Richards
Officer Frederick Richards and three other officers were killed the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
The storm, a category 4 hurricane, claimed the lives of over 8,000 citizens and destroyed over 1,500 acres of the city.
Officer Richards was born in August 1856 in Germany. His mother and father were also born in Germany. Officer Richards had served with the agency for 10 years and was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Weather/Natural disaster
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Richards,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Officers who were also killed in that hurricane for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Galveston.
R.I.P.
USBP
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