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Headstone of Edgar B. Wright

Edgar B. Wright

Edgar B. "Doc" Wright

Died February 22, 1938

Edgar B. Wright.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman Edgar Wright was killed when his motorcycle was in a collision at North and Dudley Avenues. Both of Officer Wright's legs were broken, he received a concussion, and he suffered internal injuries. He was taken to Muhlenberg Hospital where he died the following morning after surgery to attempt save one of his legs. Patrolman Wright had served with the agency for 15 years and had previously served with the United States Army.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, two brothers, and a sister.
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Service Record
Also Served
Westfield Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 25W · Line 6 cut as EDGAR WRIGHT
In Our Keeping
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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 Wright gave the Westfield Police Department 15 years.

Thank you for your service to the Westfield 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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