Park Guard Joseph Robert Sankey

Park Guard Joseph Robert Sankey | Fairmount Park Police Department, Pennsylvania Park Guard Joseph Robert Sankey | Fairmount Park Police Department, Pennsylvania
Fairmount Park Police Department, Pennsylvania
Park Guard Joseph Robert Sankey | Fairmount Park Police Department, Pennsylvania
Park Guard Joseph Robert Sankey | Fairmount Park Police Department, Pennsylvania
Park Guard Joseph Robert Sankey

Fairmount Park Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, September 1, 1964

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Joseph Robert Sankey

Park Guard Joseph Sankey died after falling out of a patrol wagon during the 1964 riots.

The patrol wagon was involved in an accident at 24th Street and Cumberland Avenue and Guard Sankey's door opened. He fell out of the door and struck his head on the curb. He was transported to Women's Medical Hospital where he died almost three hours later.

Park Guard Sankey was a United States Air Force veteran. He had served with the Fairmount Park Police Department for over two years. He was survived by his mother and brother.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

civil unrest

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Joseph,
On today, the 60th 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 with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retred)

September 1, 2024

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