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Thomas John Kennedy

Died April 5, 1951

Thomas John Kennedy.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Policeman Thomas Kennedy was killed in a motorcycle crash while on duty when he lost control of his motorcycle. While turning at Temple and Hoover Streets, Policeman Kennedy hit the curb and crashed into a traffic signal. He was thrown onto the street and died instantly. Policeman Kennedy was a United States Army Air Corps WWII veteran and served with the Los Angeles Police Department for four years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, two brothers, and seven sisters.
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Service Record
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Policeman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 38-E · Line 16 cut as T J KENNEDY
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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.

Policeman Kennedy gave the Los Angeles Police Department 4 years.

Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles 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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