Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, January 10, 1909
Add to My HeroesWilliam Mateer
Patrolman William Mateer drowned while attempting to rescue a fisherman who had fallen through the ice on Ponkapoag Pond in Canton.
The fisherman also drowned in the incident.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsPatrolman Mateer, both you and the Metropolitan Police are a part of Massachusetts history, a proud part. Your heroic act was repeated in Worcester last June. Your type of heroism is never forgotten, nor should it be.
We will honor the Metropolitan Police for all time, and you are a major part of that Department's history. You are not forgotten, nor will you be. You are a true hero.
Forever Rest in Peace, Brother and God Bless.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
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January 10, 2022
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