Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, June 17, 1936
Add to My HeroesLandon Earl Hicks
Sergeant Earl Hicks was killed while when his motorcycle was struck head on by a Greyhound bus on I-40 near Rockwood.
Sergeant Hicks was returning to Kingsport from Nashville with a new department motorcycle when the incident occurred. His new motorcycle was a replacement from a motorcycle that was damaged a month earlier from a on duty accident.
Sergeant Hicks served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for three years and is survived by his Parents.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
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