U.S. Army · United States 
Robert Smith
1980
Robert Patrick Smith served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Police Officer Bob Smith died of a heart attack after a two-block foot chase to help capture a man with a knife who had been threatening parents outside the Gesu Parochial School at 18th and Stiles streets. Officer Smith was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years, assigned to the 23rd District.
Survivors
Officer Smith was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer
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