Corporal Michael Rush Carrithers

Corporal Michael Rush Carrithers | Louisville Housing Authority Police Department, Kentucky
Louisville Housing Authority Police Department, Kentucky
Corporal Michael Rush Carrithers

Louisville Housing Authority Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, August 17, 1995

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Michael Rush Carrithers

Officer Carrithers died from injuries sustained in an accident on February 29, 1980. Officer Carrithers was responding to a burglary in progress when the accident occurred. He was rushed to a hospital where he lapsed into a coma and remained unconscious until his death, 15 years later.
Officer Carrithers was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Incident Date Friday, February 29, 1980
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Cpl. Carrithers,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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