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Patrolman James T. Smith | Belleville Police Department, New Jersey Belleville Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

James T. Smith

Belleville Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Sunday, May 21, 1950

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 2 years, 9 months

Badge # 17

Military veteran

Cause: Motorcycle accident

Incident Date: 5/17/1950

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman James Smith succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident on Mill Street.

While on patrol, Patrolman Smith's brakes failed causing him to be propelled over the handlebars into the curb, resulting in brain damage.

Patrolman Smith had served with the Belleville Police Department for almost 3 years and had received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Invasion of Sicily while serving with the United States Army. He is survived by wife and daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 62nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 21, 2012

 

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