Richard Lane Bandy. Richard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Sergeant Richard Bandy was struck and killed by a motorcycle that was driving recklessly on Main Street in Hendersonville. He had responded to the scene after receiving reports of the motorcycle. When he observed the suspect in his rear-view mirror, he stopped his patrol and exited it. As he did so, the motorcycle struck him. The suspect crashed and was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder. The 17-year-old suspect was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 2 to 5 years. Sergeant Bandy had served with the Hendersonville Police Department for six years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Bandy gave the Hendersonville Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hendersonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Bandy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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