Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1929
Add to My HeroesThomas Joseph Sullivan
Patrolman Thomas Sullivan was killed in a motorcycle crash on Soldier's Field Road in Brighton when his police motorcycle collided with a car.
Patrolman Sullivan was a Massachusetts National Guard veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for one month. He was survived by his wife, two sons, father, two brothers, and three sisters. One of his brothers went on to serve with the Boston Police Department.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 month
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsPatrolman Sullivan, it has been 95 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military 1 month of law enforcement service to the citizens of the Boston Metropolitan area.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
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