Night Patrolman George Martin Lowe, Ashland Police Department, Oregon

Night Patrolman George Martin Lowe

Ashland Police Department, Oregon

End of Watch Monday, March 3, 1919

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George Martin Lowe

Night Patrolman George Lowe was fatally struck by a train while on foot patrol at 12:20 am.

He thought the train would arrive at the station nearest to the building, but the train switched tracks. He succumbed to his wounds instantly.

Patrolman Lowe had served with the Ashland Police Department for seven months. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and three sons.

He is buried at Stearns Cemetary in Talent, Jackson County, Oregon.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 7 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

foot patrol

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Night Patrolman Lowe,
On today, the 106th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ashland.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 3, 2025