Constable Robert George Kennedy, Thomasville Police Department, North Carolina

Constable Robert George Kennedy

Thomasville Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, June 29, 1946

Robert George Kennedy

Constable Robert Kennedy and Constable John Bodenheimer were killed when the driver of a vehicle lost control and struck them as they conducted a traffic stop on US 29.

Constable Kennedy was standing beside the patrol car as Constable Bodenheimer sat inside. Another car entered the area and struck Constable Kennedy, killing him instantly, and then struck the patrol car. Constable Bodenheimer succumbed to his injuries four days later.

The driver of the vehicle that struck them was charged with manslaughter.

Constable Kennedy had served with the Thomasville Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

Most Recent Reflection

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015