Jersey Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Sunday, September 4, 1910
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Cannon
Special Officer John Cannon was struck and killed by a train at Oxbow Bend, Pennsylvania while performing crowd control during a local festival.
He was attempting to keep crowds away from the tracks and prevent groups of kids from riding on passing trains. He stepped out of the way of approaching passenger train directly into the path of a freight train.
Officer Cannon had served in law enforcement for five years. He was survived by his two sisters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Pennsylvania
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Cannon,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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