U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Stankye
1981
Robert F. Stankye served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Robert also served in the U.S. Navy. Robert served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Officer Stankye suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in a pursuit of three burglary suspects. He collapsed shortly after the three suspects were taken into custody. Officer Stankye was a United States Navy veteran. He had served with the Orange Police Department for 14 years and was assigned to the Investigative Services Unit.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1958 – 1962
U.S. Navy
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Orange Police Department
Patrol Officer
In Our Keeping
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