Special Policeman J. H. Crawford, Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

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Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Policeman

J. H. Crawford

Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch: Sunday, February 16, 1908

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Age: 40

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Alabama

Incident Date: 2/16/1908

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Two shot and killed

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Policeman J.H. Crawford was shot and killed outside of Birmingham, Alabama, while confronting three men on a railroad track.

After being shot his body was placed on the railroad track, and was subsequently struck by a train. Two suspects were found dead a short distance away and it is believed Policeman Crawford shot them during the shootout.

Policeman Crawford had served with the Southern Railroad Police Department for several years.

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I am privileged to be among the first to leave a reflection Your heroism and service is honored today, the 1o4th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and 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
February 16, 2012

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