Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP

MP Matt Lyons - 1980/83
US Army Military Police - 546th MP Co. Ft. Sill, OK

July 3, 2023

Hey Joe Oneill. I was stationed with you at the Baltimore MP field office summer of 1970, with Billy Morgan and SFC Freeman my name is SP4 James R Helms.

James Helms SP4
526 mp Co ft. Meade MD assigned to Baltimore military police field off

February 7, 2023

I was assigned to the 526 Military Police Company Fort Meade Maryland when this happened, however, I was further assigned to the Baltimore Military Police Field Office Baltimore City Police Headquarters. I knew the Captain. I had conversations with him.
We were assigned to the same Military Police Unit in Vietnam. I remember this like it was yesterday. Thoughts and Prayers.

SSG Joseph E. ONeill
526 Military Police Company

October 19, 2022

I served at Fort Meade as MP after a deployment to Iraq and find out about your death in the line of duty. It is upsetting that the guilty was never punish.

SFC Edwin Ramos
Military Police

January 5, 2022

Sorry to hear about your brother but I got to Ft Meade. Jan 69 I never heard of the crash..

Sgt E5 George Prado Ft.Meade md.1968 -70
Ret.L.A.P.D. M.T.A. and L.A.S.D.

December 12, 2020

My Brother George Albert Hoofard SP 4 526 MP was killed on Ft Meade Maryland o Jine 21, 1968..he was 15 yrs older than me so at age 11 ur I did not ask questions.
He was on patrol on the base and was the victim of a DUI carful of 5 soldiers returning from a night of drinking. There were 5 total killed in this accident. He left behind a pregnant wife. I was looking on this site and wondered if any one ever served with him.

Lorrie Hoofard
surviving sister

August 23, 2020

Your killer may have escaped justice here on earth but he either has or will surely face a higher justice at some point that he will be unable to avoid. Thank you for your service, both military and police, and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 6, 2020

An add on to my account of the night Capt.Campagne was murdered july 6 1969.I was texting my bunkmate Co.C. 3rd platoon,Sgt Doug Wegener who told me that he waa in the company parking lot when he saw Capt.Campagne and his driver my buddy Sp4 Clint Wren drive past in an M.P. sedan. They waved at each other and drove on. It was the last he saw Capt. alive..This helps me with my closure " I never knew Clint was his driver.Clint if your out there get ahold of me ,we were supposed to get together when we got out..im in texas now but still have so. calif ties.

Sgt E5 George Prado Ft.Meade md.1968 -70
Ret.L.A.P.D. M.T.A. and L.A.S.D.

September 27, 2019

Capt. Campagne,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for Country-especially when you served in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 6, 2019

My reflections of july 6 1969 are to follow this intro if im sucessful with this site

George Prado
Seargent E5
519 MP Battalion Company C
1968-1969

June 20, 2019

captain, our duty officer was murdered, shot dead by a burglary suspect at Ft. Meade md.  I was a young 20 year old buck sgt.assigned to 3rd platoon company C.519th M.P. bn. Since that night I had never given too much thought that a young army Capt. Champagne lost his life responding to a patrol units radio call he was the duty officer.  I am so sorry I forgot keeping you in my thoughts.  I remember that night when the C.Q runner came to our barracks and said we were on alert,the murderer got away.  I don't recall ever meeting Capt.Champagne, perhaps only in passing with a salute. I don't recall any services held in his honor nor do I recall any further notices regarding his murder.  Shortly thereafter I shipped out to Viet Nam leaving Ft. Meade behind and all thoughts of it's events.  I realize it was selfish of me leaving the thought of Capt. Champagne's murder behind me. I had fears of my own fate of what I was going to face in Nam. I'm really sorry , it wasn't til I thought of your name a few nights ago that I researched you on this web site. I learned of your story and that the suspect was arrested and tried , only to be set free.  This is a miscaraige of justice , a total wrong delt to you. I'm so sorry your family suffered a loss of a young. army capt., a decorated Viet Nam warrior.  You are not forgotten.  Rest in peace sir...

George Prado
Seargent E5
519 MP Battalion Company C
1968-1969

June 20, 2019

I have a reflection of our duty officer .ft meade md.

George Prado
Seargent E5
519 MP Battalion Company C
1968-1969

June 20, 2019

Amazing information from CSM Briones on the death of Capt. Campagne 50 years after the fact. I feel an identity and actual disposition of his assailent might be in order. Perhaps some additional research might produce more information. I am able to recall Joe Briones promotion to Sgt from his work on the MP Desk, but actually was unaware of his involvement in the Captain's death or it had faded from memory with time. If CSM Briones would like to contact me direct, feel free ([email protected]).

Sp 4 Al Ritter (retired OHP trooper)
526 MP Co. 1968-1969

February 15, 2018

I was assigned as a member of the 126th MP Co, Fort Meade, Md, Unit 316 the night Captain Champagne was killed. Ironically the call came to me to investigate, and take the report from the complainant. Captain Champagne and his driver were to back us up.

My assignment was unique where I road with a Anne Arundel County Deputy Sheriff. Our patrol unit was equipped with a County Radio, and Ft. Meade Provost Marshall MP Radio. The Deputy Sheriff, a 16 year Veteran in Law Enforement handled all civilian incidents, and I handled all Military incidents backing each other up, our patrol area was a strip of bars called "Boom Town" filled with assaults, robberies, shootings, drugs, and prostitution.

I was dispatched from our MP Dispatcher, Sp 4 Al Ritter to investigate the complaint, but I wrote the address incorrectly by one number. We past the Military Housing address (apartment complex) and went around the back of the complex where we ran into an off duty MP Desk Sargent. After a short discussion of our dispatch my partner, the Desk Sargent, and I heard a shot, and it sounded close. At arrival of where the shot came from I noticed Captain Champagne (my MP shift duty officer, and had never met him before) laying on the ground face up with a chest wound. I started to treat the wound the best I could, advised dispatch of the incident, requesting medical aid, and knowing that the shooter hadn't gotten to far.

My partner and I proceeded to hunt the suspect without any success. Within minutes Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies; County, State, 126th MP Co, 526 MP Bn, post Fire Department, CID and FBI were involved, we hunted for the suspect for about 14 hours before giving up. Most of my time was spent with the FBI going over the incident over, and over, and over, from July 6th 2100 hrs. until July 7th 1000 hrs.

I separated Aug. 29, 1969, SGT E-5, while saying adios at the Provost Marshals Office one of our Desk Sergeants informed me that the FBI had captured the suspect in Baltimore, MD. for killing a Baltimore Policeman. If he's not dead, he's probably still in prison.

There's not a week that goes by that I don't think about this incident, and Captain Champagne, I always think that it could have been me (although I would have handled the situation differently).

RIP Captain Champagne, and forgive me for not being there for you.

SGT Joseph Briones (Retired CSM)
126th MP Company, 1st Army Corp. 1968 - 1969

February 14, 2018

I was Captain Champagne's radio operator (dispatcher) the night he was killed. He was our MP shift's duty officer and we hadn't met prior to that night so I recall it was his first time as the post police D.O. Not long after his death I left the 526 MP Co. for Viet Nam and never learned if his killer was apprehended. Does anyone know the results of the investigation of his murder?

Sp 4 Al Ritter (retired OHP trooper)
526 MP Co. 1968-1969

February 11, 2018

Was thinking about you when I was missing my dad. My father often spoke of you, your family, your case. He was in Army CID at Fort Meade. Before he passed away, he donated his case notes to the museum at Fort Meade. He was very proud that he was able to get justice for you.
He talked often of your wife and son...and prayed they were doing well.
Anyway I am rambling. I remember your sacrifice and service and will never forget it.

civilian Denise Robinson
father was in Army CID

August 16, 2016

Time 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

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015

Rest In Peace Captain Campagne, your service and sacrifce is remembered.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

July 6, 2014

Bro, Just wanted to let you know your son has done well and would have made you proud. See you soon.

Gary Campagne
Brother

April 25, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

December 30, 2012

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 15, 2012

Officer Campagne, Just letting you know that you have not been forgotten and thank you for the Sacrifice that you gave.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
PFC Brian Thomas Gleason
8/9/2000

July 9, 2007

Capt. Campagne,
On today, the 38th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

July 6, 2007

Captain Campagne you are a hero. It has been thirty-seven years since the end of your watch and you are still remembered. Thank you for your service to your country and your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

July 6, 2006

You are not forgotten............Semper Fi.

AZ Narc
Yuma SO

August 26, 2005