Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, February 13, 1960
Add to My HeroesBenjamin Pope Myrick, Jr.
Officer Benjamin Myrick succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a car at the intersection of St. Julian Street and Tidewater Drive.
Officer Myrick was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the Norfolk Police Department. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, February 4, 1960
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsI am really just finding out that I am also a granddaughter of Benjamin Myrick. I have recently met my cousin, Rhonda Hughes and my aunt Ann Simpson. If anyone who thinks they might be related to Benjamin Pope Myrick would like to reach out and begin some new relationships, please email me.
[email protected]
My mother, Marsha Stull and Ann Simpson, 1/2 sisters, met for the first time on June 4, 2022
Dorenda Richard
Granddaughter
June 6, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Evan Dunn
Golden Police Department, CO
EOW: November 6, 2024
Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: November 4, 2024
Detective Clarence E. Word, III
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: October 1, 2024
Trooper Corey S. Thompsen
Illinois State Police, IL
EOW: October 18, 2024
Detective Maurice "Mo" Joseph
Norfolk Police Department, VA
EOW: October 9, 2024
Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: October 12, 2024
Corporal Raymond Kuuchi
United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, US
EOW: September 2, 2024
Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim
United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, US
EOW: October 6, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love
Wise County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: October 2, 2024