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Patrolman Franklin B. Dreyer

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, April 24, 1930

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Reflections for Patrolman Franklin B. Dreyer

Officer Dreyer you are not forgotten on the Anniversary of your sacrifice to the City of Boston the officers both active and retired will never forget you.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

April 24, 2024

Officer Dreyer, as I sit in Boston getting ready to instruct the MBTA on safety and emergency management I am honored to recognize the 94 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 24, 2024

Officer Dreyer, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 24, 2023

Officer Dreyer is not forgotten today and everyday the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

April 24, 2023

Patrolman Dreyer,
On today, the 93rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in Europe fighting the Germans during World War I.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 24, 2023

Never forgotten by the officers of the Boston Police Department

Retired PO Robert E Anthony Historian
Boston Police Department

April 24, 2022

Rest In Peace Patrolman Franklin B. Dreyer

Charles Dossett

July 20, 2021

Patrolman Dreyer, it's now been 91 years since your murder. Though it's not indicated that your murder was caught, we can only hope that he face true justice, if not in this world, then in the next. Your actions show that you were a tough cop and a true hero.

God Bless you, Brother and may your continued rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

April 24, 2021

Patrolman Dreyer,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 24, 2020

My in-laws live to blocks from Ashmont & Adams, today was the first time I've seen that memorial on the street sign.
Rest In Peace Brother.

Detective William Chu
New York City Police Department

December 24, 2017

I heard the reminder radio announcement a few nights ago and thought about the name, year, but tonight as I approached Adams street at Ashmont street in Dorchester I saw the plaque with his name on it .It was on the street post. It sort of hit home, I grew up on Ashmont Street.

Lt. Daniel Morrissey
Boston EMS

April 28, 2016

Thank you for your service to the city we love so much! You are gone but never ever forgotten! You are a true American hero and we will remember you when we attend mass next Sunday.

Former Protective Security Officer (PSO) for Region 1 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Police, Pete Harrington BostonMA

April 24, 2016

Patrolman Dreyer, today marks the 79th anniversary of your murder. The memorial page is short and to the point. We can only speculate what became of your murderer but we can all find solace in the belief that he found true justice, if not in this life, then in the next.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 24, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 79th 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, 75 years after you were killed.

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 7, 2009

Brother Dreyer, Your name is displayed on the department's Roll of Honor at HQ and the Police Academy for all to see and remember. We have never forgotten you or your sacrafice to the citizens of our fine city. May you rest in Peace.

Ptlm Michael Kane, District E-18
Boston PD

December 4, 2008

OFFICER DREYER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 24, 2008

Patrolman Dreyer,
On today, the 77th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

April 24, 2008

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