Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, January 6, 1907
Add to My HeroesThomas A. Sheldon
Officer Sheldon was killed in an accident in the line of duty. Because police department records were destroyed in a fire, the details of the accident are not available although some reports state his skull was fractured when he fell down an areaway.
Officer Sheldon was a three-year veteran of the force. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 623
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Sheldon,
On today, the 111th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 6, 2017
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