Oregon Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, March 24, 1966
Add to My HeroesMichael R. Damasco
Patrolman Michael Damasco was killed in an automobile crash when he skidded on a wet road and struck a tree.
He was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Oregon Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Michael R. Damasco of the Oregon Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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