Portland Police Bureau, Oregon
End of Watch Wednesday, May 2, 1962
Add to My HeroesRobert Paul Murray
Officer Robert Murray was killed in a motorcycle crash on 3rd Avenue underneath of the Burnside Bridge.
He had just placed traffic cones on the sidewalk following a traffic detail and was leaving the area when his motorcycle struck a bridge abutment.
Officer Murray was a U.S Navy veteran and had served with the Portland Police Bureau for three years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsToday I was in the Multnomah Courthouse. I mentioned your name to a young Portland Police Officer, as I told him that you were my uncle. The officer responded by saying he knew of you. Your name is on many of the patrol vehicles, in memorandum. Tears of pride and loss for you, Uncle Bobby.
Merry Parks
Niece
June 24, 2022
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