Patrolman Robert Lee Kirk, Fairmont Police Department, West Virginia

Patrolman Robert Lee Kirk

Fairmont Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Friday, August 8, 1958

Robert Lee Kirk

Patrolman Robert Kirk suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after responding to the scene of an automobile accident in which a car had ruptured a major natural gas utility line.

He and other officers evacuated several nearby buildings and homes and then assisted at the scene of the accident. He began to suffer chest and back pains and was transported to a local hospital. Doctors checked his heart and lungs and then released him, but he collapsed as he walked out of the hospital.

Patrolman Kirk had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 10 years
Badge 18

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 54th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

August 9, 2012