Cook County Highway Police, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, October 15, 1922
Add to My HeroesRobert Mann Stafford
Police Officer Robert Stafford and Police Officer Henry Westlund both succumbed to injuries when their police motorcycles collided on River Road, between Higgins Road and Des Plaines, on October 14th, 1922.
Officer Stafford was transported to Montrose Hospital, where he died the following day. Officer Westlund was transported to Iroquois Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on October 24th, 1922.
Officer Stafford was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Saturday, October 14, 1922
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Stafford,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like t say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cook County.
R.I.P.
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