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Michael J. Crowley

Died May 12, 1961

Michael J. Crowley served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Patrolman Michael Crowley was killed when his motorcycle struck a hole in the roadway during a vehicle pursuit. He had attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on American Legion Highway. He chased the vehicle until he crashed at the intersection of River Street and Standard Street. Patrolman Crowley was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Boston Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and five children. His daughter later went on to serve with the Boston Police Department.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Boston Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 48-W · Line 2 cut as MICHAEL J CROWLEY
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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.

Patrolman Crowley gave the Boston Police Department 12 years.

Thank you for your service to the Roxbury Crossing 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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