Patrolman James J. Reynolds, Holyoke Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman James J. Reynolds

Holyoke Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 17, 1951

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James J. Reynolds

Patrolman James Reynolds succumbed to injuries sustained almost two years earlier when he was forced to jump off his motorcycle in order to avoid a collision with a tractor trailer. He suffered a ruptured vertebrae.

His health condition continued to deteriorate and died as a result of the injuries.

Patrolman Reynolds had served with the Holyoke Police Department for five years and had previously served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Saturday, January 28, 1950

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Patrolman Reynolds, it has been 73 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 5 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Holyoke.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 17, 2024