Claude Emmett Branon Sr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Police Officer Claude Branon succumbed to injuries received on January 13, 1959, when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Gulf Freeway. While attempting to stop a speeding motorist, the driver intentionally rammed his motorcycle. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital and was paralyzed from the neck down before passing away on March 20, 1959. No suspects were ever apprehended. Officer Branon was a United States Marine Corps Korean War veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for seven 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 Branon gave the Houston Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston 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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