Officer Thomas Kirkham

Officer Thomas Kirkham | Richmond Police Department, Virginia
Richmond Police Department, Virginia
Officer Thomas Kirkham

Richmond Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, July 1, 1869

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Thomas Kirkham

Officer Thomas Kirkham was killed when he fell from a bridge over the James River connecting Mayo Island and Vauxhall's Island.

He was attempting to control a large crowd during a political rally when the swing-bridge suddenly collapsed, tossing many people into the river. Officer Kirkham was thrown from the bridge as well and was struck in the head by falling timber.

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  • Cause Fall

crowd control

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Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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