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U.S. Marine Corps · United States United States

Gregory Ray Edwards

Died September 29, 1987

Gregory Ray Edwards served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 1 year. Gregory served during the years of the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Police Officer Gregory R. Edwards was shot and killed during an armed robbery at a motel at 6625 South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Officer Edwards was off duty when he encountered an armed offender who tried to rob him. He identified himself as an officer and was shot during the struggle with the assailant. Officer Edwards had served with the Chicago Police Department for one year.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1978 – 1979
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 20W · Line 12 cut as GREGORY R EDWARDS
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

You barely got started.

Police Officer Edwards gave the Chicago Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Edwards.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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