Officer Benjamin Pope Myrick, Jr., Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

Officer Benjamin Pope Myrick, Jr.

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, February 13, 1960

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Benjamin 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

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I 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.

dorendarichard@gmail.com

My mother, Marsha Stull and Ann Simpson, 1/2 sisters, met for the first time on June 4, 2022

Dorenda Richard
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June 6, 2022