Harold Lester Edgington. Harold served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrolman Harold Edgington was stabbed to death by a deranged man while issuing a parking citation near the intersection of Panay Way and Via Marina. Although mortally wounded by the stab wound, Patrolman Edgington was able to shoot the subject in the hip as the man fled. A bystander who witnessed the incident used Patrolman Edgington's motorcycle radio to call for assistance. Responding officers shot and killed the man as he advanced on them with the knife used to kill Patrolman Edgington.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Edgington served with the Los Angeles County Harbor Patrol.
Thank you for your service to the Marina del Ray community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Edgington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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