Edward M. Day

Patrolman Edward Day died as a result of complications of Spanish Influenza while in the performance of his duties. He was assigned to assist officers with removing bodies from homes who had died from the influenza virus and transporting them to the morgue.

Patrolman Day was taken to City Hospital after falling ill and was under treatment until his death. His son died the same day as a result of complications of influenza at the family home after contracting influenza from his father.

The first case of Spanish Influenza was reported in Boston on August 28, 1918, resulting in more than 4,000 deaths by the end of 1918. Boston Police Officers performed many tasks to help stop the spread of the flu while working an average of 73-98 hours weekly.

Patrolman Day served with the Boston Police Department for nine years and was assigned to District 2.