Well, I had a Tat Angeles too, as well as a Boli PC at work. Memorial day for one of the Fallen Deputies, which We remember each year at the day of his death. We wear our Long Sleeve shirts and ties. Very somber. We have had 13 die in the line of duty since the Stations inception, which is a long time ago. There were 20 of us that smoked a cigar in his honor this morning.
Deputy Didier Hurdle, EOW 11-25-77
Deputy Hurdle was shot and killed after stopping a suspected gang member. When Deputy Hurdle and a cadet trainee stopped the suspect’s car, the suspect exited and opened fire. The Cadet was wounded in the leg, but was able to return fire. Deputy Hurdle was shot and killed. During the gun battle, the deputies were able to wound one of the suspects. Responding deputies were able to follow the suspects' blood trail. The suspects were apprehended and charged with murder of a police officer and possession of PCP.