Robert Daniel Backes served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 3 years and 11 months. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Robert Backes was struck and killed by a vehicle struggling with a man he was attempting to arrest for drunk driving. The suspect he was struggling with was also struck and killed. Officer Backes had served with the agency for 12 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Backes gave the Germantown Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Germantown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Backes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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