Robertson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, November 28, 1988
Add to My HeroesThomas J. Brown
Deputy Brown was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Union Pacific train as he drove home to get his camera in order to take pictures of vehicles used in a felony narcotics case. The accident happened at a crossing on FM 46. He was transported to St. Joseph Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Brown had been with the agency for four 4.5 years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsI never got to meet you. I have become best friend with your brother.He has come full circle, he's a deputy sheriff in Robertson county. I'm sure you two are the same,so I know through him; you were very good person and like him a heck of a police officer. I can tell you, your memory will always live on in him and by proxy with me.
Former police Jamie Williams
August 2, 2019
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