La Marque police officer becomes third Houston-area first responder to die from cancer in less than 2 weeks

LA MARQUE, Texas — Cancer has claimed another Houston-area first responder, the second this week.

The La Marque Police Department shared that they are grieving a “tremendous loss” after the death of a veteran officer Thursday morning.

“With deepest sorrow, we share that Sergeant Richard Garcia passed away earlier today after a brave and courageous fight against cancer,” LMPD posted on Facebook…

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