Officer Michael “Mike” Buckley

Patrick Michael “Mike” Buckley, 86, of Lusby, MD and formerly of College Park/Riverdale, MD, passed away on June 15, 2023 at his residence.  He joined the United States Navy in November 1953 (age 17), where he served for 4 years in the Antarctica, North Pole and other duty stations. He later joined the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department where he served for over 22 years, 5 years in the Canine Unit with his beloved dog “Duke” and the final 11 years in the Internal Affairs Division. He is survived by his children James M. Buckley, Matthew L. Buckley, Shannon Locke, Daniel M. Buckley, Kathleen T. Leach and predeceased by son, Patrick J. Buckley.

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