Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Add to My HeroesJoseph M. Youse
Sergeant Joseph Youse died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Sergeant Youse had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 39 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, and four siblings.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 39 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
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View all 20 ReflectionsPraying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9];
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4] and;
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]
Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, RPP, NCCA
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