Robert Patrick Smith served in the U.S. Army.
Police Officer Bob Smith died of a heart attack after a two-block foot chase to help capture a man with a knife who had been threatening parents outside the Gesu Parochial School at 18th and Stiles streets. Officer Smith was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years, assigned to the 23rd District.
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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.
Police Officer Smith gave the Philadelphia Police Department 20 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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