Charles Bilbrey:
CLASS OF 1961
Cuyahoga Falls High SchoolClass of 1961
Cuyahoga falls, OH
Bolich Middle SchoolClass of 1958
Cuyahoga falls, OH
Thornton Junior High SchoolClass of 1957
Akron, OH
Charles's Story
Workplace
I joined the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department in January of 1968. I was assigned to the Patrol Division (cruiser patrol) until 1973 when I was assigned to the Detective Bureau. I stayed in the Detective Bureau for the remainder of my career when I retired in March of 2001 as a Detective Supervisor. I really enjoyed my police career. My best friend, William Crawford also joined the Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept. later in 1968 and we worked together for many years in the Patrol Division and the Detective Bureau. . Bill retired and moved to Florida also, along with his wife - Marilyn who passed away three years ago.
Military
I joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 and after boot camp I began lifting weights at a body weight of 135 lbs while stationed in Morocco (North Africa). I continued lifting weights and never stopped to the present time. I now weigh about 210 lbs. all of...Expand for more
which was attained from lifting weights all these years.
Also, after boot camp, I attended Radioman Class 'A' School in Norfolk, Virginia. From there, I was assigned to duty at a Naval Communications Base in Sidi Yahia, Morocco located between Tangiers and Casablanca.
After Morocco, I was assigned sea duty aboard ship for the remainder of my military career. I made two mediterranean cruises and one Carribean cruise during that time. I visited France, Spain and Italy (all the coastal cities), including the French Riviera and the Italian Riviera.
After I got out of the Navy, I got married and we have three children (all grown) Later, I was hired by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept. where I worked until I retired in 2001.
During my career with the Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept.,I attended the University of Akron from 1970 until 1974 where I majored in Criminal Justice Tehnology.
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