Patrolman Hugh J. Clarke, Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman Hugh J. Clarke

Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, October 1, 1913

Hugh J. Clarke

Patrolman Hugh Clarke was accidentally electrocuted while reporting a fire at a call box at the intersection of Boulevard and McAdoo Avenue.

Patrolman Clarke had served with the Jersey City Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and four children

Bio

Age 39
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Electrocuted

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 100th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 26, 2013