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Private Thomas Edward Lipka
Pennsylvania State Police
End of watch:
Sunday, April 3,1927
Age: 26
Badge Number:
NA
Years on The Job:
1 yr, 7mo.
Cause of Death:
Automobile accident
 
Born: December 29,1901 - Died: April 3,1927

Prior to his enlistment with the Constabulary, he served in the US Marine Corps from February 24, 1920, to February 15, 1922. At 12:50 a.m. on April 3, 1927, while patrolling Route 33 near Lykens, Lipka's vehicle skid on wet trolley tracks, spun out of control, rolled over an embankment, and struck a telephone pole. He died at the scene.

Lipka was buried in St. John's Cemetery in Exeter. He was survived by his father, Mr. John Lipka, of Exeter. Lipka, 25, completed one year and eight months of Constabulary service.
 
 
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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.

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