James L. Metz served in the U.S. Army.
Police Officer James Metz suffered a fatal heart attack inside the Second Police District shortly after making an arrest.
He had just placed the prisoner inside a jail cell when he was stricken inside the hearing room of the station house.
Officer Metz was a Union Army veteran of the Civil war and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 10 years.
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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 Metz gave the Philadelphia Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Thank you 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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