Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, June 21, 1891
Add to My HeroesThomas W. Lawler
Police Officer Thomas Lawler succumbed to injuries sustained a week earlier when he fell through a trestle work on the Bustleton Railroad Bridge.
Officer Lawler had been assigned to a foot patrol assignment in the area when the incident occurred.
Police Officer Lawler served with the Philadelphia Police Department for only two weeks and was assigned to the 27th Police District.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Sunday, June 14, 1891
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsOfficer Lawler,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
R.I.P.
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