Melvindale Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, January 3, 1955
Add to My HeroesCashel Lexie Furgerson, Jr.
Sergeant C. Lexie Furgerson was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of a crash at the intersection of Allen Road and Martel Street.
He was transported to Oakwood Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Furgerson was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of WWII and had served with the Melvindale Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsSgt. Furgerson,
On today, the 70th 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 USCG during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
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