Police Officer John Cyrille Fillion, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer John Cyrille Fillion

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, July 24, 1878

John Cyrille Fillion

Police Officer John Fillion collapsed and died of heat exhaustion while walking his beat on St. Aubin Avenue, between Clinton Street and Mullett Street.

Officer Fillion served with the Detroit Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 4 years, 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heat exhaustion

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Today, on the 138th anniversary of your sacrifice, I just happened upon his site while looking for my fathers badge number. He too died in the line of duty for the Detroit Police Department. Ricktor Ace Gutwosky 1968. Your heroism is not forgotten.

Diana L Gutowsky Thornbury
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July 25, 2016