Image Number

Collection

Geographic Term

Subject Term

Personal Subjects

Corporate Subject

Additional Creator

Additional Creator

Physical Description

Biographical Note

Bruce Takach was born on July 1, 1941 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He was a navy veteran having served during the Vietnam era, 4 years active duty on the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga followed by 2 years of inactive duty. During his service, he was sent to the Mediterranean three times, Guantanamo Bay twice, and sailed to India, France, Spain and Greece. When he crossed the Arctic Circle, he earned his Polar Bear Card. Bruce entered the Florida Highway Patrol Academy on January 22, 1967. He had lived in Tallahassee since 1984 and retired from the Florida Highway Patrol having served as the Captain of the Academy and Chief of Investigations before his retirement as Lt. Colonel in June 1998 following 31 years of service. He passed away on August 9, 2018.