Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, December 18, 1930
Add to My HeroesRaymond Kavanagh
Patrolman Raymond Kavanagh succumbed to injuries sustained two years earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle crash at Western Avenue and 66th Street while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.
Patrolman Kavanagh had served with the Chicago Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Friday, December 28, 1928
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsMy children have 3 family members' stars hanging at the CPD memorial.
That is three too many. At these times, we have to remember that the police are there to help, please don't let a few bad ones tarnish the memory of so many brave men that have served and protected us all.
Tony Curran
Grandson
December 5, 2015
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