Patrolman John Francis Smith, Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman John Francis Smith

Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1934

John Francis Smith

Patrolman John Smith succumbed to injuries sustained two years earlier when he was dragged 100 feet while trying to stop a pair of runaway horses.

He was able to return to light duty and continue working for the department. Approximately two years after the initial injury he had to receive emergency surgery and died approximately one week later.

Patrolman Smith had served with the Lynn Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and nine children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Incident Date Not available

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Patrolman Smith,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lynn. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 19, 2016