Richard Fickeisen served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 11 months. Richard served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.
Police Officer Richard Fickeisen succumbed to gunshot wounds received 13 years earlier while serving a warrant at 413 N. Virginia Lee Road in Columbus. As he returned to his cruiser, the subject ambushed him and shot him in the back, paralyzing him. When police arrived on the scene, the subject fired at them from his apartment window. Several officers were injured in the ensuing shootout. The subject was arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated murder. Officer Fickeisen had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 19 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Fickeisen gave the Columbus Division of Police 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Fickeisen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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