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Charles Blackburn Autry

Died September 5, 1990

Charles Blackburn Autry served in the U.S. Army for 6 months. Charles also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Charles served in World War II, and during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened

Police Officer Charles Autry suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in the department's mandatory physical fitness program.

He was completing a 3-mile walk when he suffered a major heart attack. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Autry had served with the Cocoa Beach Police Department for 18 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1946 – 1948
U.S. Army
1952 – 1953
Also Served
Cocoa Beach Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 42-E · Line 29 cut as CHARLES BLACKBURN AUTRY
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Autry gave the Cocoa Beach Police Department 18 years.

Thank you for your service to the Cocoa Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Autry.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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