Pasadena Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, December 24, 1944
Add to My HeroesArthur Claude Dowdy
Patrolman Dowdy succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle.
Patrolman Dowdy was directing traffic exiting the shipyards at Main Street and Sterling Street (Sterling Street is current day State Highway 225). Patrolman Dowdy was taken to Pasadena Hospital, where he died two days later.
Patrolman Dowdy was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Pasadena Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 6
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Friday, December 22, 1944
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View all 11 ReflectionsTime never steals the pain of loss. Thank you Officer A.C. Dowdy, for your service, dedication, and your sacrifice.
May your family rest in assurance of reunion with those who are faithful.
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