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Havre de Grace recognizes Lawrence 'Butch' Ringgold as city's first Black police officer and Vietnam casualty
Mayor and City Council of Havre de Grace · November 5, 2024
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The council honored Lawrence 'Butch' Ringgold, sworn in as a Havre de Grace police officer in 1965 and killed in Vietnam on May 17, 1966; family members and longtime friends shared memories and the city pledged to restore and display his portrait at the police station.
Havre de Grace — The Havre de Grace City Council recognized the service and life of Lawrence "Butch" Ringgold on Nov. 4, reading a resolution of respect and hearing testimonies from friends and family.
Council member Jones read biographical remarks and family members, including a…
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