Lester H. Cole

Died January 31, 1969

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Lester H. Cole served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Reserve Officer Lester Cole was laying flares at an accident scene when he was struck and killed by the driver of an automobile. The driver reported he never saw the officer. Officer Cole was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Merchant Marines.

Survivors

He had served as a reserve officer with the Palo Alto Police Department for 14 years and was survived by his wife and children.

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Service Record

U.S. Navy

Also Served

Palo Alto Police Department

Reserve Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 56-W · Line 14 cut as LESTER H COLE

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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.

Reserve Officer Cole gave the Palo Alto Police Department 14 years.

Thank you for your service to the Palo Alto 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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