I never
dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity,
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face.
"In
the line of duty, " I hear them say:
My family now the price to
pay.
My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought
in mind.
I
never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended
knee,
I ask for all here from the
past:
Dear God, let my name be the last.
Blessed are the
peacemakers: for they shall be called
the children OF GOD
The Five East Orange Police Officers
Patrolman
Andrew G. Carlson
Duty Related Illness Died
From Illness February 4, 1905
Officer
Joseph O'Connor
Shot and Killed December 15, 1915
Officer
Robert Shannon Struck By Motorist April
30, 1921 Died From Injuries May 1, 1925
Officer
Thomas J. Ennis Shot And Killed February
14, 1937
Sergeant
William A. Connelly Shot And Killed October
6, 1965
Newspaper Articles
Patrolman Robert Shannon click to
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Newspaper Article Officer Joseph O'Connor
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Newspaper
Articles Sergeant William Connelly click to enlarge
Newspaper
Articles Sergeant William Connelly click to enlarge
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