Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman James Goodwin died from injuries received in a motorcycle accident while escorting a parade. He was riding eastbound on Euclid Avenue near East 100th Street while escorting the Cleveland's War Bond Parade when he attempted to pass a motorcycle operated by a volunteer helping to form the parade at University Circle. As Patrolman Goodwin neared the other motorcycle, it struck the rear wheel of Patrolman Goodwin's bike, causing him to swerve into the path of an oncoming automobile. Patrolman Goodwin was rushed to Lakeside Hospital with serious injuries, and he died from the injuries four days later. Patrolman Goodwin had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. He was buried in Knollwood Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-OH-2723F7A4- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew James. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Goodwin gave the Cleveland Division of Police 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Goodwin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman James Goodwin is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 318 of 991 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 32.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points above the national rate of 31%.
At Cleveland Division of Police, 24 of 119 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 20.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Goodwin's cause is highlighted.
How James Goodwin Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. James Goodwin is highlighted in May.
Others Who Wore This Badge
118 officers from Cleveland Division of Police are honored on badge.nw. Showing the 16 most recent.
