Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, December 11, 1997
Add to My HeroesLeddie James Brown
Officer Brown succumbed to injuries sustained 15 days earlier when he was struck by an automobile while on patrol on his police motorcycle.
He was en route to the Thanksgiving Day Parade when a vehicle ran a stop sign and struck his motorcycle at the intersection of Bristol Street and Old York Road.
He was transported to a local hospital and was expected to recover from his injuries; however, medical problems developed, resulting in his death 15 days later.
Officer Brown was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his mother and fiancée.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 8 years, 1 month
- Badge 9951
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, November 27, 1997
Most Recent Reflection
View all 33 ReflectionsOfficer Brown,
On today, the 25th 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 USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine
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