Henderson Police Department, Nevada
End of Watch Tuesday, March 13, 1956
Add to My HeroesEdward Frank Meagher
Patrolman Edward Meagher was killed in an automobile crash while driving a new city fire truck to a report of a fire.
The fire truck struck another vehicle while going through an intersection. During the time period city police officers were often used to drive the fire trucks to the scenes of fires.
Patrolman Meagher had served with the Henderson Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeath is the last chapter in time, but the first chapter in eternity.
Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your service.
Rest In Eternal Peace.!
Enid Rodríguez
March 13, 2022
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