Former US Marine, Police Officer, Sheriff's Sergeant Dies In Maryland

A former US Marine and longtime police officer in Maryland died on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced.

Retired Sgt. George Kramer
Photo Credit: *St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office*

Zak Failla

09/02/2022 3:12 p.m.

Sgt. George Kramer, who had a lengthy law career in Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties reportedly passed away peacefully at the Veterans Home, according to Sheriff Tim Cameron.

Prior to his time in St. Mary’s County, Kramer served in the US Marine Corps and worked as a police officer in Prince George’s County before joining the sheriff’s office in June of 1977.

While serving in St. Mary’s County, Kramer served as the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) president in 1980 and 1981, was a mentor to many deputies over the years, and served as a K-9 officer, according to the sheriff's office.

Kramer and K-9 partner Dan served the citizens of St. Mary's County for many years. He retired from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in April of 1998, but remained devoted to the FOP and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, Cameron said.

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