Another Officer Down

[TANKMGA8]

Officer Germine Casey has passed away from injuries he sustained in a Motorcycle crash while escorting President Bush. Officer Casey went off the road and struck a tree and passed awya from his injuries.

Officer Casey is the first line of duty death Rio Rancho Police Department has had in its history. Officer Casey was married with two children, his funeral is on Friday.

Please pray for his family and his department.

This is the second officer killed in New Mexico from a motor cycle crash this year.

Rest in Peace Brother............

[Jedi]

RIP Officer Casey.

For what it's worth, I heard a rumor that President Bush called this officer's family very shortly after the accident occurred and offered his condolences.

[Kristin]

Said a prayer for his family just now. 2 children? Their lives will never be the same.

This must be a devastation to the department seeing that you mentioned 2 deaths on Motorcycles.

[dmclark]

Actually, after being advised of the the officer down call from USSS, the President called while still in the motorcade and asked for updates. After learning of his passing, Bush personally called Officer Casey's widow and offered his condolences.