Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Tuesday, December 28, 1886
Add to My HeroesWilliam B. Snow
Special Police Officer William Snow was struck and killed by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Engine No. 1 while patrolling the 43rd Street crossing in Chicago, Illinois.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Illinois
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Snow,
On today, the 129th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a LEO.
R.I.P.
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