Donald L. Harding.
Police Officer Donald Harding was killed while pursuing drag racers on Eight Mile Road. Officer Harding and his partner spotted two cars attempting to race near Beech Road. As they pursued the vehicles, one of them intentionally swerved toward the patrol vehicle, forcing them to skid on the road. The car struck a tree. Officer Harding was killed instantly. His partner was critically injured. The driver of the vehicle was never apprehended. Officer Harding was a United States National Guard veteran and had served with the Southfield Police Department for one year.
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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 Harding gave the Southfield Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Southfield 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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