Policeman Morris Gelles, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Morris Gelles

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, December 22, 1910

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 842

Cause: Fire

Incident Date: 12/22/1910

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman Morris Gelles died while assisting at the scene of a factory fire.

Policeman Gelles and thirteen firemen were killed when a wall fell. An overheated stove caused the fire.

Policeman Gelles was assigned to the eighth district and had served with the agency for two years. He is buried in Har Nebo Cemetery, Philadelphia.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101rst 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 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
December 22, 2011

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