Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Thomas Merry was killed when he was struck by a suspect's vehicle while setting up for a roadblock in Palmyra during a pursuit. He was attempting to seek cover when he was struck by the vehicle. The 20-year-old subject, who only suffered a broken leg, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years. Trooper Merry had served with the Maine State Police for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Merry gave the Maine State Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Maine. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Merry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Thomas J. Merry 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 ME, 43 of 102 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.2% of this state's fallen. That is 12 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Maine State Police, 3 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 25% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas J. Merry's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas J. Merry Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 3 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas J. Merry is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas J. Merry was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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