Richard Joseph Barth served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and 2 months. Richard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Richard Barth was shot and killed by a 15-year-old suspect while questioning him and another youth about suspicious activity in a park. Unbeknownst to Officer Barth, the two boys had just committed a burglary and were going through the stolen items when Officer Barth interrupted them. The suspect who shot Officer Barth was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 to 100 years in prison. He was released in 2003. Officer Barth had served with the Downers Grove Police Department for two years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Barth gave the Downers Grove Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Downers Grove community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Barth.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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