Patrolman George Kirk, Lorain Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman George Kirk

Lorain Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, March 30, 1944

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George Kirk

Patrolman George Kirk died when he fell down an elevator shaft while checking the Lorain Hardware Company on Broadway Road in Lorain at approximately 2:30 am. It is unknown why the elevator doors were open and how he fell in.

Patrolman Kirk had served with the Lorain Police Department for 25 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and grandson.

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Age 57
Tour 25 years
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Cause Fall

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NEVER FORGET! Please join me and honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman George Kirk of the Lorain Police Department, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 30, 2024