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Corporal Ben F. McEvoy
Pennsylvania State Police
End of watch:
Friday, September 21,1923
Age: 41
Years on the job: 13
Badge Number: N/A
Cause of death:
Struck by Vehicle |
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Born: August 9,1883 - Died: September 21,1923
While on duty, he stopped his vehicle near Petersburg, Lancaster County, to
render assistance to a stalled motorist, at 9:30 p.m., September 18, 1923.
As he was walking along the roadway, he was struck by an approaching vehicle
and seriously injured. He was taken to Lancaster General Hospital, where he
died September 21, 1923.
Corporal McEvoy was buried in Woodward Cemetery, Lancaster. He was survived
by his wife, Mrs. Ben F. McEvoy of Lancaster, and a son. At 41, Corporal
McEvoy had completed 13 years of Constabulary service, and was the
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Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity.
May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth
Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch
over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the
Officer and his Department and family.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.
From all the Staff at Police Special
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