United States of America

Charles H. Lankford

Died July 29, 1977

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Charles H. Lankford.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Mechanism Bodily force

What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Charles Lankford suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to break up a fight between four men at the county's annual Fireman's Carnival.

Deputy Lankford had served with the Caroline County Sheriff's Office for 13 years and had previously served with the Maryland Marine Police.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, two children, and five grandchildren.

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Caroline County Sheriff's Department

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 19W · Line 29 cut as CHARLES HENRY LANKFORD

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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.

Deputy Sheriff Lankford gave the Caroline County Sheriff's Office 13 years.

Thank you for your service to the Denton community. Thank you 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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