Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal John Blue was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for disturbing the peace.
The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison September 24, 1904. He was paroled in April of 1909.
Town Marshal Blue, On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pineview.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) May 31st, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Blue served with the Pineview Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pineview community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Blue.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal John A. Blue is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John A. Blue's cause is highlighted.
How John A. Blue Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1909
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John A. Blue is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John A. Blue was killed by gun; unknown type.