Robert Earl Sparks served in the U.S. Air Force.
Patrolman Sparks was killed in a motorcycle accident while in pursuit of a speeding motorist in the 2100 block of Ridge Road. He lost control of the motorcycle while rounding a curve. He was taken to Rex Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries just after midnight. Officer Sparks was a U.S Air Force veteran of Vietnam war and had served with the Raleigh Police Department for 15 months.
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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.
Patrolman Sparks gave the Raleigh Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Raleigh 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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