Corporal Michael Rush Carrithers

Photo of Corporal Michael Rush Carrithers
End of Watch: Thu, Aug 17th, 1995
Date of Incident: Fri, Feb 29th, 1980
Cause of Death: Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)
Service Time: 28 years
Age: 39
Eric Johnson
Louisville Metro Police (Retired)
July 24th, 2015 4:59pm
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I met Mike when several of us joined a new Jefferson County PD police explorer post while in high school. We stayed in touch over the years and we both eventually went to work for the City of Louisville -- I with EMS, and he with Housing Authority PD. There we came into contact frequently. Mike was a good man who always had a passion to serve. I am happy that he lived to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer -- which is all he ever wanted to do. His service ended much to soon...

Melissa Carrithers Engleman
May 20th, 2013 3:51pm
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I waited half my life for my brother to die. I am so pleased to see my brother finally get the recognition he deserved so many years ago! Thank you I know my Mother and Father would be pleased!

Jeff
F.O.P. Metro 32
February 4th, 2012 10:23pm
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Mike,

It took the members of FOP 32 a while to get the City to admit that you were a in the line of duty death. But, it was worth it. R.I.P.