Galveston County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, December 27, 1931
Add to My HeroesRobert E. Kirk
Sheriff Kirk succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident one month earlier.
Sheriff Kirk had served with the agency for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, November 24, 1931
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsHeroes live forever, Sheriff Kirk, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Galveston County and the great State of Texas.
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