Ross F. Brackett served in the U.S. Navy.
Police Officer Ross Brackett was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect following a robbery-in-progress call at 52nd Street and Walton Avenue. The suspect wrestled his service revolver from his holster and shot Officer Brackett in the head. The suspect was convicted and died in prison. Officer Brackett was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for a year and a half.
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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 Brackett gave the Philadelphia Police Department 1 year.
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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