Huntington Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, January 7, 1940
Charles Fredrick Bricker
Lieutenant Charles Bricker succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when the patrol car he was riding in struck a train at an unguarded crossing.
He and another officer were responding to a robbery at a local gas station when the car struck a coal car in the darkness. He suffered a fractured skull and broken hip in the accident and died two days later.
Lieutenant Bricker had served with the Huntington Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Incident Date Friday, January 5, 1940
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1 ReflectionsWe cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without paying tribute to our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 75th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 31, 2015
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