Ralph M. Griffin served in the U.S. Navy.
Police Officer Ralph Griffin was killed when he was stabbed while working an off-duty security job at the Anniston Speedway. Officer Griffin was breaking up a fight between two teenagers. As he struggled with the 18-year-old, the man's brother walked up behind him and stabbed him three times. The suspect, age 29, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 28, 1954. He was paroled on November 6, 1963. Officer Griffin was a United States Navy reserve veteran and had served with the Anniston Police Department for over 12 years. He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and two granddaughters. Anniston Speedway closed in 1972.
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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 Griffin gave the Anniston Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Anniston 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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