"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation." -Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder
Patrolman Ward M. Bray
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Thursday, April 14, 1921
Age: 27
Tour: 2 years
Patrolman Bray was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a commercial vehicle while he was on patrol. He had been with the agency for two years. [odmp.org]
Amy's Notes:
The son of Erwin F. Bray (born in Vinalhaven) and Aurelia J. Rollins (born Prince Edward Island, Canada).
The husband of Marion Louise Tompkins whom he married March 6, 1916 in Worcester. Marion was the daughter of Franklin Tompkins Jr. and Anginora M. L. Barber.
He was a World War I veteran, Maine Regiment, Aero Division.
Burial was in Rockland.
"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation." -Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder
Patrolman Ward M. Bray
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Thursday, April 14, 1921
Age: 27
Tour: 2 years
Patrolman Bray was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a commercial vehicle while he was on patrol. He had been with the agency for two years. [odmp.org]
Amy's Notes:
The son of Erwin F. Bray (born in Vinalhaven) and Aurelia J. Rollins (born Prince Edward Island, Canada).
The husband of Marion Louise Tompkins whom he married March 6, 1916 in Worcester. Marion was the daughter of Franklin Tompkins Jr. and Anginora M. L. Barber.
He was a World War I veteran, Maine Regiment, Aero Division.
Burial was in Rockland.
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