Town Marshal Jack O'Leary, Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota

Town Marshal Jack O'Leary

Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota

End of Watch Saturday, November 6, 1926

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Jack O'Leary

Marshal O'Leary succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle in front of the city fire station.

The marshal was known by the community as "Hooky Jack" because he had lost both hands, an eye, and his hearing as a result of a mining accident 50 years earlier. He had served as the city's night watchman for 41 years.

Bio

Age 78
Tour 41 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Wednesday, November 3, 1926

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Dear Patrolman O'Leary,

My name is Mason. I'm the son of a PCSO lieutenant. I wish to join The RCPD when I grow up. I want you to know your sacrifice is not forgotten. You are remembered still. You're still a brother in blue. I hope your with god, sir. Just know, the RCPD pushes on in your name.

Mason Oster
Future police officer.

September 7, 2019