*IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN

[Lady Cop]

re: post 192

RIP Trooper Tony Radulescu




Friends said Radulescu was born in Bucharest, Romania, and moved to the U.S. when he was 14. He was fluent in Korean, Italian, Spanish, English and Romanian.

"It's a very sad day for the Washington State Patrol," said Batiste. "He was a father and peer to many of us who was dearly loved. He served this country in the military and was with this organization for about 16 years."

Batiste said that he has spoken with Radulescu's son.

Batiste said that Radulescu "had a great personality, a real sense of humor" and was highly sought after to speak at local schools in the community. He said that the man's son is in the military.

"We're all hurting, I'm hurting," Batiste said.