Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, March 28, 1989
Add to My HeroesJose Teodoro Gonzalez
Police Officer Jose Gonzalez was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a dump truck at the intersection of Northwest 58th Street and 87th Avenue.
Officer Gonzalez had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for four years and was assigned to the Special Response Team.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 4 years, 7 months
- Badge 2751
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsYou joined the agency because of my encouragement and mentorship; you followed my footsteps; I responded to your scene not knowing it was you. I knew your entire family years before you joined the department. It was heartbreaking notifying your mom and sister and then giving the eulogy at the police memorial . May you rest with the angels my brother. I miss you every day. See you soon
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