Lawrence Dale Coker served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Lawrence served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrolman Coker was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle that was driving over 100 mph. As Patrolman Coker approached the vehicle the driver leaned out of the window and opened fire with a .44 caliber handgun, striking Patrolman Coker in the chest. Patrolman Coker was able to return fire and wound the suspect who was taken into custody and charged with Patrolman Coker's murder. Patrolman Coker had only been with the agency for two weeks.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Coker served with the Heidelberg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Heidelberg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Coker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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