Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, December 17, 1983
Add to My HeroesJohn Hugh "Smokey" McGill
Sergeant John McGill suffered a fatal heart attack during a stressful situation while on duty.
Sergeant McGill was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, one brother, six sisters, and three grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 29 years
- Badge 8530
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsSgt. McGill,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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