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Policeman Jeremiah Dunham | Rahway Police Department, New Jersey Rahway Police Department, New Jersey

Policeman

Jeremiah Dunham

Rahway Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 26, 1899

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 54

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Struck by train

Incident Date: 4/26/1899

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman Dunham was struck and killed by an express train at the Rahway railroad station, where he had been assigned. Policeman Dunham was attempting to cross the tracks when he was struck in front of the platform. The train was running without its headlight and was not sounding any warning bells when it passed the station at a high rate of speed.

Policeman Dunham was a veteran of the Civil War. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and tenth 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 27, 2009

 

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