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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Troopers to Mark 20th Anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of Trooper First Class Edward A. “Eddie” Plank, Jr.

October 14, 2015 http://news.maryland.gov/msp/2015/10/14/troopers-to-mark-20th-anniversary-of-the-line-of-duty-death-of-trooper-first-class-edward-a-eddie-plank-jr/

(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – Maryland state troopers will join family and friends of Trooper First Class Edward A. Plank, Jr., to mark the 20th anniversary of his line of duty death.

TFC Plank was shot and killed within sight of his high school after he stopped two drug smugglers in a speeding car along Rt. 13. He left behind a wife and seven month old daughter.

Speakers at the event will include Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel William Pallozzi, University of Maryland College Park Police Chief and retired State Police Superintendent David Mitchell, Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, business owners Fred and Pam Lankford, and the parents of TFC Plank, Ed and Sandy Plank. Also in attendance will be a number of elected officials and members of civic organizations.

The event will be held at the Princess Anne Barrack, where TFC Plank was assigned to road patrol duties. The public is welcome to attend.

WHAT: 20th Anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of TFC Edward A. Plank, Jr.

WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2015 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack

30581 Perry Road (Intersection with Rt. 13)

Princess Anne, MD

443-260-3700

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