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John E. Costello

Died May 30, 1961

John E. Costello served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer John Costello was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. His motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of 48th Street and Center Street. He remained unconscious from the time of the accident until his death nine days later. Officer Costello was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Omaha Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 33W · Line 3 cut as JOHN E COSTELLO
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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.

Officer Costello served with the Omaha Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Omaha 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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