Sgt. Richard Charles Hogan of Attica, Michigan passed away of natural causes on January 23, 2017. Hogan was a 30-year retired deputy of the Lapeer County Sheriff department, and also held jobs as a firefighter and first-responder during his career.
The Lapeer County Sherrifโs Office said, โWith great sympathy and a sadden[ed] heart, the Lapeer County Sheriffโs Office is announcing that retired Sgt. Richard Hogan [unexpectedly] passed away today of natural causes. Retired Sgt. Hogan protected and served the citizens of Lapeer County until 2004.โ
On Friday, January 27, Hoganโs son Mark Steffler took a photo of a man saluting in military stance during the funeral procession.
Steffler said, โWhat a great show of respect from this man. He stopped his car in the freezing cold to show his respect for my uncle. If anyone knows this guy in the Lapeer area please tell him thank you.โ
As more people shared and commented on the photo, the manโs identity was found. His name is Keith Quinlan. Quinlanโs wife commented on Stefflerโs Facebook post letting everyone know that Quinlan served in the U.S. Army and โdidnโt salute for the acknowledgment, he did it because he felt it was the respectful thing to do.โ
After finding this out, Steffler posted, โMy father, retired Sgt. Richard Hogan, passed away suddenly on Monday this week and during his procession, a stranger got out of his car and saluted him, He stood in the freezing temperature and showed such reverence and respect to our family and to my father during his last ride. It was something that touched all who witnessed it. We later found out his name is Keith Quinlan. What a great show of respect from this man.โ
Quinlan has not responded to the outpour of love and respect for his action, but itโs comforting to know that people can find respect and kindness in strangers out of the blue.
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