Memorial Star

The Story of Edwin R. Woodriffe

By: Lee Woodriffe

Narrated by: Lee Woodriffe

Special Agent Edwin Woodriffe was one of the first African-Americans to integrate the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the 1960s. On January 8, 1969, while attempting to apprehend an escaped fugitive, he and partner Anthony Palmisano were mortally wounded, making Woodriffe the first African-American FBI agent to be killed in the line of duty. In a time of racial unrest and civil uprising, the event rocked the Department of Justice and the American people, and inspired one of the most massive manhunts in the history of the nation's capital. This is the story behind the headline.

©2020 Lee Woodriffe (P)2024 Lee Woodriffe

Captivating

I absolutely loved Memorial Star .
From the second I listened to the prologue, I couldn’t put this book down . I downloaded it thinking I have the entire month of August to finish it or maybe even take it in my upcoming September trip. But that plan failed the second I listened to the prologue.
Not only is this true story full of emotions and colors and incredibly good events, the writer takes you on a journey to the 60s in a very unique and captivating way, it is like you are living it yourself. And the author also narrates the book and she is so pleasant to listen to and has a very good voice and gets very animated when need be and makes the story come alive. I can’t recommend this book enough . 10 stars !!!!

Powerful and moving read

I’m not a big non-fiction reader but I am glad I chose to read this biography by Lee Woodriffe. It is a powerful and moving remembrance of her father’s life, ambitions and character. Learning about him illustrates how one man can have an impact on history and the world around him just by living. I was moved, inspired and humbled by Edwin R. Woodriffe’s journey as recounted by his daughter. This is a great read. I highly recommend it. Cheryl 10/30/2025

Memorial Star a True Story of Love

Loved being able to see feel and feel the writers vibe I cheered I cried but most of all I enjoyed and was given a true history story of a brave loving Man