A bronze memorial of Officer Richard Crittenden walking hand-in-hand with his granddaughter is just outside the North St Paul police station on Margaret St. It was place there in 2010, approximately a year after the sad September morning when Officer Crittenden lost his life while protecting a woman from a domestic assault. He is a true local hero.
A well deserved tribute at that. I had not seen the statue as of yet...Thanks.
Hi Teri, This is a wonderful tribute. Certainly speaks well of the community that they would honor his life in this way. I am sure when his daughter is older , she will really appreciate that her Dad was a true hero and feel a true sense of pride when she sees this bronze tribute.
Teri, what a nice tribute to a local hero. I'm sure his grandaughter will grow up to love this statue.
Teri,
What a great statue and beautiful tribute. I like their little colorful adornments!
Teri You know you can be proud of your community when it goes the extra mile to memorialize true local heroes
Randi--If you drive down Margaret, past the snowman, you cannot miss it out front of the fire station/city hall.
William--That little girl is actually his granddaughter and I am positive she will grow up knowing what a hero her grandfather was.
Michael & Pat--Agreed!
Dee Dee--I think his wife and other family members leave the decor. She is often sitting on the bench near the statue.
Karen--Though I no longer live in North St Paul, my parents still live there and I visit often. It is a wonderful, safe community where people know each other. I was heartbroken when I heard an officer had been shot and killed so senselessly in my hometown. I had no doubt that the people of North St Paul would find a way to honor their hero.
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