Patrolman Kenneth B. Bell, Fitchburg Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Kenneth B. Bell

Fitchburg Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, October 18, 1962

Kenneth B. Bell

Patrolman Bell was killed in a motorcycle accident while providing a motorcycle escort for a United States senator. A vehicle pulled into the path of Patrolman Bell's three-wheeled motorcycle on Water Street, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.

Patrolman Bell had served with the Fitchburg Police Department for almost 8 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 7 years, 11 months
Badge 37

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

Most Recent Reflection

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It is now 55 years and you have not been forgotten.

God Bless you and forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

I cannot compete with the poignant words of Chief DeMoura from 2012. His eloquence in honoring you is outstanding and I thank him on behalf of all the rest of us.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

October 18, 2017