Officer Thomas McMeekin Jr.
Atlantic City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: March 4, 2005

Age:
28
Badge Number:
702
Years on The Job:
5
Cause of Death:
Hit by vehicle
Weapon Used:
BUS

Atlantic City Police Department

   
Officer Thomas McMeekin Jr., a five-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department, was diverting traffic from an accident scene about 5 p.m. Thursday when he was struck by an empty bus. The impact threw McMeekin about 30 feet. It wasn't immediately known how fast the bus was traveling. He died about 1:45 a.m. at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, No charges had been filed against the driver, Robert Maxwell, of Harrisburg, Pa.

McMeekin comes from a family of police officers. He has at least six relatives on the Atlantic City force,
according to Tullio. He is the second Atlantic City policeman to die on the job in the last year. Sgt. Ken Brown, 52, died March 10, 2004 after helping quell a melee after a high school basketball game died. He died of a heart attack was he was returning to police headquarters from the scene.



Agency Information:
Atlantic City Police Department
2711 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-347-5780

 


God Bless you Officer Lizaraga. You will not be forgotten by your brothers and sisters here at the LAPD.

Fellow LAPD Officer
Los Angeles Police Department

Date: 12/03/2005
Time: 04:13 AM



I send my heartfelt condolences to Tommy's wife and daughter, also to the entire McMeekin and Mooney families, May we all rest knowing Tommy is still protecting us from Heaven. God Speed Thomas You will be in our hearts till we meet again

John M. D'Alessandro, NJ
bigmoose2917@aol.com

Date: 03/10/2005
Time: 11:33 AM


Dear Thomas - Family:

My heart - Prayers goes out to you and your family during this very sad time. May you rest in peace and may your wife and little girl find the way to carry on............ I will say a prayer for you every day!

During my 25 years as a Police Officer, I've come to know a wonderful group of guys and gails who put their lives on the line each and every day. I have also seen the very sad side of Law Enforcement, loosing several friends who gave the ultimate sacrifice................ I say a prayer for all who protect - serve !

Steve B. Blitzstein
Ret. Police Det. Atlantic City Police Dept. 25 Yrs
Ventnor City, NJ
truthfinder@comcast.net

Date: 03/08/2005
Time: 02:34 AM


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's Department family and friends. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

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