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Melvon Litton Huff

Agency: Kansas City Police Department, MO

On July 4, 1945, Officer Huff was en route to 31st and Van Brunt Blvd., to monitor Independence Day traffic, when he lost control of his motorcycle at 47th and Benton and hit the curb. The impact threw him over the handlebars, and into a utility pole. Officer Huff died from his injuries at the scene of the accident.

Officer Huff, 26, was survived by his wife, Juanita.

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“I am happy to join with others in supporting the concept of creating a Memorial Garden. It will provide a place for families, as well as students, to know that these officers may be gone but will never be forgotten.”

- JOHN A DILLINGHAM, Former Police Commissioner