Braddock Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, April 5, 1931
Add to My HeroesJohn F. Podowski
Patrolman John Podowski succumbed to injuries sustained one 10 days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle in front of 620 Braddock Avenue.
He was using a police call box to speak with the desk sergeant when the vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control and struck him. He suffered severe injuries and was transported to Braddock General Hospital, where he remained until passing away.
Patrolman Podowski had served with the Braddock Borough Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, four sons, daughter, two grandchildren, parents, and six siblings.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Thursday, March 26, 1931
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsWe can only truly honor our heroes of the present by never forgetting our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 26, 2014
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Schreurs
Lyon County Sheriff's Office, IA
EOW: August 13, 2019
Officer Andre Moye, Jr.
California Highway Patrol, CA
EOW: August 12, 2019
Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson
Tennessee Department of Correction, TN
EOW: August 7, 2019
Correctional Officer Pedro J. RodrÃguez-Mateo
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, PR
EOW: August 1, 2019
Police Officer Juan Jose Diaz
Los Angeles Police Department, CA
EOW: July 27, 2019
Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Nimtz
Broward County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: July 21, 2019
Sergeant Michael Stephen
Stone County Sheriff's Office, AR
EOW: July 18, 2019
Conservation Officer Shannon Lee "Opie" Barron
Red Lake Nation Conservation Department, TR
EOW: July 7, 2019
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Blane Dixon
Hall County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: July 7, 2019