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Patrolman Thomas Joseph Sullivan

Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1929

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My nephew (James Sullivan) and I have found Patrolman Thomas J. Sullivan's picture with the evidence to support it. Patrolman Thomas Sullivan is my Grand Uncle (Brother to my Grandfather Patrolman Patrick F. Sullivan (aka P.F. Sullivan)). The picture is his WWI recruting photo from the MA State Archives. Pg 49 of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Annual Report of the Adjutant General Year Ending December 31, 1929 confirms his death on Oct 5, 1929 which matches his Officer Down date. I also have my Grandfather's (Patrick) entry in his police log book discussing Thomas's death and the bereavement leave he took for his brother Thomas. I will send you the file.

LTC(R) Daniel F. Sullivan U.S. Army
Grand nephew

October 11, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 5, 2020

Patrolman Sullivan,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey(former Ma resident)
El Paso Station

Border Patrol Agent Michael Casey
United States Border Patrol

October 5, 2019

Today, October 5, 2019 the Retired Association of Metropolitan Police takes a moment to honor and remember M.D.C. Patrolman Thomas J. Sullivan on this his 90th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family will never be forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan (retired)
MA State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 5, 2019

Patrolman Sullivan was my Grand Uncle. His brother Patrick, a World War I veteran of the 101st Inf Regiment Yankee Division served as Boston City Patrolman and passed in 1969. I just got copies of his log books from the 1930s--amazing pieces of history. It is an honor to be related to two dedicated law enforcement officers. If any other of Thomas descendants would like to reach out to me send me an email to [email protected].

Daniel Sullivan
Grand Nephew

December 22, 2018

Today, the Massachusetts State Police and members of the former Metropolitan Police Department honor and remember MDC Patrolman Thomas J. Sullivan on this his 89th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 5, 2018

Today, the Massachusetts State Police and the members of the former Metropolitan Police Department honor and remember MDC Patrolman Thomas J. Sullivan on this his 88th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 5, 2017

Today, the Massachusetts State Police and the members of the former Metropolitan Police Department honor and remember MDC Patrolman Thomas J. Sullivan on this his 87th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Mass. State Police

October 5, 2016

He was my grandmothers baby brother.

Maryanne
Fortson

June 17, 2016

This is my granduncle. His brother Patrick was my grandfather. It is an honor to see his memorial page.

LTC Daniel Sullivan U.S. Army Retired
Grandnephew

October 13, 2015

Today, the Massachusetts State Police and the members of the former Metropolitan Police honor and remember you this your 86th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 5, 2015

Today, your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police honor and remember you on this your 85th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

October 8, 2014

From your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police
and the members of the former Metropolitan Police, we honor your memory today on this your 84th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 5, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 84th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

September 16, 2013

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe

October 14, 2007

Patrolman Sullivan,
On today, the 78th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Massachusetts.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 5, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

October 5, 2006

Patrolman Sullivan, today marks the 77th anniversary of your death. Though the Metropolitan Police is now a part of history, your name and the memory of your sacrifice on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth lives on.

God Bless you and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 5, 2006

Rest in peace

July 24, 2005

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