Hadley Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, July 5, 1931
Add to My HeroesFrank Kowal
Patrolman Frank Kowal was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. His motorcycle struck a curb near the Calvin Coolidge Bridge abutment on the Northampton-Amherst Highway, now Route 9.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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View all 13 ReflectionsPatrolman Kowal, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.
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