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Special Agent Oliver Columbus Grems

Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Saturday, April 23, 1955

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Reflections for Special Agent Oliver Columbus Grems

Special Agent Grems, it's now been 66 years since the tragic incident that took your life. My Dad spent 5 years on the New York Central Police (about 10 years total with the NYCRR) and had a similar story. In his case, he was in an unmarked patrol car and had put a jacket on over his uniform in order to catch a quick nap. He was awoken to a gun stuck in his ear by a local city cop. Thank God it didn't end the way your incident did, but it goes to show what can happen and it gives me chills to read the account of your passing.

Thank you for helping to protect one of America's greatest assets, it's railroads. God Bless you, Brother and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

April 23, 2021

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 11, 2020

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