Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, July 31, 1926
Add to My HeroesJoseph H. Ryan
Police Officer Joseph Ryan suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while directing traffic at the intersection of Fifth Street and Wyoming Avenue.
He was taken to the Jewish Hospital where he died one hour later.
Officer Ryan was a United States Army Spanish American War veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsRest in peace always and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice.
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