Officer James David Wright, Portland Police Bureau, Oregon

Officer James David Wright

Portland Police Bureau, Oregon

End of Watch Sunday, January 21, 1923

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James David Wright

Officer James Wright died after contracting pneumonia while guarding the body of another man who had died at a Washington Street lodging house.

He was forced to wait in the cold for an extended period of time as he waited for the coroner to arrive. He died three days later.

Officer Wright had served with the Portland Police Bureau for five years. He was survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.

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Age 36
Tour 5 years
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Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Thursday, January 18, 1923

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Officer Wright,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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January 21, 2023