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Raymond Alfred Messerly Jr.

Died October 22, 1992

Raymond Alfred Messerly Jr.. Raymond served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer Raymond Messerly was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle as he attempted to pursue a traffic violator. When he entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Sepulveda in Los Angeles, his motorcycle was struck by an oncoming vehicle. He was taken to Northridge Hospital Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. Officer Messerly had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for over 11 years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and six children.
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Service Record
1970 – 1971
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Messerly gave the Los Angeles Police Department 11 years.

Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Messerly.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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