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TFC Phillip M Hanners, Jr. (684)
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Hammond, Richards, TPR.
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Killed in the line of duty in Monroe Co Michigan-Michigan State Police
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Parents: Frank I. Hammond (1885 - 1955) Dora M. Richards Hammond (1883 - 1970Richards "Dick" Hammond was the only child of Frank and Dora (Richards) Hammond. His parents and grandparents (Alpheus & Esther Hammond) are also buried in this cemetery.Dick died a very tragic death that was front page news all over the country at the time. Dick was engaged at the time of his murder.
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Trooper Hammond was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to jail. He and another trooper had arrested two men for stealing a car. The second trooper was transporting the second suspect in the stolen car when he noticed that Trooper Hammond was no longer following him. When he turned around he located the car and was fired upon by the suspect. The suspect had managed to conceal a handgun in his pant leg and overpowered Trooper Hammond before shooting him execution style. The suspect later pled guilty and was sentenced to life. He died in prison of cancer July 9, 1951. Trooper Hammond was survived by his parents. Leave a Reflection · Update Memorial Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/5994-trooper-richards-f-hammond#ixzz1sMJNHLNp
Richards "Dick" Hammond was the only child of Frank and Dora (Richards) Hammond. His parents and grandparents (Alpheus & Esther Hammond) are also buried in this cemetery.Dick died a very tragic death that was front page news all over the country at the time. Dick was engaged at the time of his murder.