Officer Samuel G. Cope, Sr., California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Samuel G. Cope, Sr.

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Tuesday, January 16, 1940

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Samuel G. Cope, Sr.

Officer Samuel Cope succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash on October 19, 1939, in West Covina.

While traveling on Holt-Garvey Highway (present-day Interstate 10), a vehicle turned onto the highway from Sunset Avenue, hitting him. Officer Cope suffered from internal injuries and passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Los Angeles.

Officer Cope had served with the California Highway Patrol for four years and previously served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Thursday, October 19, 1939

routine driving

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Still remembered and still honored. Thank you for your service and May God continue to bless you and your family. It’s been 86 years since you passed and at such a young age. Continue to watch over your brothers and sisters wearing our beloved Blue & Gold. We are so proud of you and your service.

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