Patrolman John Francis Smith

Patrolman John Francis Smith | Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts Patrolman John Francis Smith | Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts
Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman John Francis Smith | Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman John Francis Smith | Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman John Francis Smith

Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1934

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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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To the grandfather I never knew, but hear so many good things about.

God bless you, rest in peace.

Greg Smith
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July 2, 2021

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