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
View all 12 ReflectionsIt 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.
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October 18, 2017
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