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John Hugh McGill

John Hugh "Smokey" McGill

Died December 17, 1983

John Hugh McGill.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened

Sergeant John McGill suffered a fatal heart attack during a stressful situation while on duty. Sergeant McGill was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 29 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, one brother, six sisters, and three grandchildren.
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Service Record
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 48-W · Line 3 cut as JOHN H MCGILL
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Sergeant McGill gave the Philadelphia Police Department 29 years.

Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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