Officer Lee Cole, Royal Oak City Police Department, Michigan

Officer Lee Cole

Royal Oak City Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, November 29, 1944

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Lee Cole

Officer Lee Cole was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle that had run a red light at E. Palmer and Elmwood.

The collision occurred at 1:50 a.m. as he and his partner were driving a couple home after the couple's car had broken down.

Officer Cole was a United States WWI veteran and served with the Royal Oak City Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and nine siblings.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, vehicle crash

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Officer Cole,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but t for our Country as well when you served during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 29, 2024