Forest City Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, June 22, 2013
Add to My HeroesDaniel "J.J." Lomax
Patrolman J.J. Lomax was electrocuted when he came into contact with a live electrical wire while assisting at the scene of an accident on Sawmill Road, in Salem Township, at approximately 3:10 am.
He was en route home following his shift when he came across the single-vehicle accident. He was attempting to assist the driver when he came in contact with the downed wire.
Patrolman Lomax had served in law enforcement for 27 years. He worked for the Forest City Borough Police Department, Mayfield Police Department, and Great Bend Police Department. He also served as a volunteer firefighter with several fire departments. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and several siblings.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 27 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsHeavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.
Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Law Enforcement Officer's Christian Standard Bible:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 CSB];
"Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 CSB];
"No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 CSB];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 CSB], and;
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." [Luke 23:43 CSB].
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
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