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Charles Straining Rathell
Charles Straining Rathell served in the U.S. Navy for 1 year and 10 months. Charles served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Trooper First Class Charles Rathell and Trooper First Class Donald Parkerson were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed near the intersection of Muirkirk Road and Route 1. They were attempting an emergency landing after an engine failure at 5:15 p.m. Trooper Rathell was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Maryland State Police for almost six years.
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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.
Trooper First Class Rathell gave the Maryland State Police 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Maryland, 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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