Park Policeman Robert M. Love, West Park District Police Department, Illinois

Park Policeman Robert M. Love

West Park District Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, April 9, 1919

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Robert M. Love

Park Policeman Robert Love was struck and killed by a Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad train while on patrol at Shedd Park.

Policeman Love had been posted near 23rd Street and Millard Avenue to investigate complaints from citizens that young boys had been throwing stones in the park. It is believed that Policeman Love was chasing the boys and failed to see the oncoming train.

Policeman Love had served with the West Park District Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 12 years
Badge 101

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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Officer Love,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

April 9, 2019