Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1959
Add to My HeroesClaude Emmett Branon, Sr.
Police Officer Claude Branon succumbed to injuries received on January 13, 1959, when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Gulf Freeway.
While attempting to stop a speeding motorist, the driver intentionally rammed his motorcycle. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital and was paralyzed from the neck down before passing away on March 20, 1959.
No suspects were ever apprehended.
Officer Branon was a United States Marine Corps Korean War veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two young children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 1160
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Tuesday, January 13, 1959
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Case never solved
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsOfficer Branon,
On today, the 66th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC in Korea fighting the communist North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 20, 2025
