Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, March 5, 1914
Add to My HeroesJohn 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Ryan,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for citizens of Nashville.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 5, 2024
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