Robert James Quirk served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 9 months. Robert served during the years of World War II and the Cold War.
Heart attack
Officer Robert Quirk suffered a fatal heart attack several hours after being involved in a foot pursuit.
The foot pursuit started at approximately 1:50 pm after he encountered three pedestrians on the shoulder of I-5, south of Route 36, in Red Bluff, California. He advised dispatchers that the three were running from him. When a backup officer arrived he located Officer Quirk walking all three subjects back towards his patrol car.
After Officer Quirk's shift ended he returned home and started experiencing chest pains. He suffered a fatal heart attack approximately 11 hours later.
Officer Quirk had served with the California Highway Patrol for 16 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Quirk gave the California Highway Patrol 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of California. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Quirk.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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