Raymond E. Radel Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Officer Raymond Radel succumbed to injuries received five days earlier when his car was struck head-on on I-70 just outside of Columbus. Officer Radel was returning from an assignment to the Police Athletic League Classic Car Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when a vehicle lost control and crossed into the westbound lane east of Brice Road, striking his truck. He and his son were transported to Ohio State University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. His son was in critical condition but survived. A passenger in the other vehicle also died. The driver was charged with driving under the influence. Officer Radel was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 25 years.
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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.
Police Officer Radel gave the Columbus Division of Police 25 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus 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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