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William A. Daniels

Died January 26, 1903

William A. Daniels served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Night Watchman William Daniels was killed when a large piece of ice fell on him while he was investigating a possible burglary in progress in a town store.

Night Watchman Daniels was on his regular patrol route when he heard noise from the rear of a store in town. Thinking there might be a burglary in progress, Night Watchman Daniels went to the rear of the building, with his revolver drawn, to check. Unknown to Night Watchman Daniels, the noise he had heard was the sound of large icicles falling from the roof of the building. While inspecting the rear of the building, a large piece of ice fell from the roof and struck Night Watchman Daniels on the head, killing him.

Night Watchmen Daniels was a United States Army veteran.

Night Watchman Daniels was on his regular patrol route when he heard noise from the rear of a store in town. Thinking there might be a burglary in progress, Night Watchman Daniels went to the rear of the building, with his revolver drawn, to check. Unknown to Night Watchman Daniels, the noise he had heard was the sound of large icicles falling from the roof of the building. While inspecting the rear of the building, a large piece of ice fell from the roof and struck Night Watchman Daniels on the head, killing him.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents and two sisters.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Cassopolis Police Department
Night Watchman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 41W · Line 25 cut as WILLIAM A DANIELS
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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.

Night Watchman Daniels served with the Cassopolis Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Cassopolis 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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