Richard Leo Beecher served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 5 months. Richard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Assistant Chief Richard Beecher was struck and killed by a vehicle while manning a roadblock near the intersection of U.S. 17 and Washington Loop Road during the search of an escaped murderer from the Charlotte County Jail. He had flagged down a truck and stepped up on the running board to speak to the driver. After questioning the driver, he stepped down off the running board and was struck by a passing motorist. Assistant Chief Beecher was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries a few hours later. The escapee was arrested a short time later. Assistant Chief Beecher had served with the Punta Gorda Police Department for nine years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Assistant Chief Beecher gave the Punta Gorda Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Punta Gorda community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant Chief Beecher.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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