Herman Reinhold Gloe served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Herman served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Police Officer Herman Gloe was shot and killed after responding to a burglary alarm at a jewelry store on Pearl Street, NW. When he arrived at the scene, he discovered that the front door had been forced open, and he entered the store to investigate. He encountered a man with a .22 caliber handgun and exchanged shots. Both men were struck, and Officer Gloe was mortally wounded. Another officer arrived at the scene and ordered the man to drop the gun and then shot the suspect when he refused to drop the gun. The suspect fled the store but died from his wounds a short time later. Officer Gloe was a U.S. Navy veteran.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Gloe served with the Grand Rapids Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Grand Rapids community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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