Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 1989
Add to My HeroesRichard Maurice Blackwell
Deputy Sheriff Richard Blackwell was killed in a motorcycle crash while escorting a funeral procession.
He was traveling on Ella Boulevard when he collided with a vehicle at West 27th Street.
Deputy Blackwell had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for five years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and parents.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRAFICE,
May you and God keep watch over YOUR family and our shared one from above (fellow HCSO family mere days away from the 3rd generation SIG ) as we renew our commitment to do our best from here. We are SO proud to have witnessed how W. Blackwell growing into the epitome of what young adults should be and wish you could be here for the upcoming milestones. You are loved and missed.
Nikita BloomFamEd Family Svc Founder
HCSO Spouse/Mom
September 18, 2024
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