Officer John Ryan

Officer John Ryan

Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, March 5, 1914

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John Ryan

Officer Ryan and Patrolman W. I. Wright were killed when their patrol car drove off of a bridge and fell 30-feet to the ground. Patrolman Wright died on the scene and Officer Ryan succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Officer Ryan had been with the agency for seven years.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Incident Date Wednesday, March 4, 1914

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Rest in peace Officer Ryan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2021

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