Atlantic City Police Officer Thomas McMeekin Died On This Day
IN MEMORIAM:
Today, we remember … to remember, the life of Thomas J. McMeekin, Jr.
On March 4, 2005, Atlantic City Police Officer Thomas McMeekin died in the line duty, from injuries that he sustained on March 3, 2005.
McMeekin was struck by a bus, while directing traffic in Atlantic City.
McMeekin was only 28 years old and he was a five-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department at the time of his death.
Here is a link to an article that we wrote back on December 21, 2021 about every Atlantic City Police Officer in history who has died in the line of duty … from 1890 to the present:
Read More: Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Officers Who Died In The Line of duty
We reached out to former Atlantic City PBA Local 24 President Don Hurley for a comment:
“Officer Thomas McMeekin was a fine policemen, who comes from a family of devoted public safety officers. His death in the line of duty is a tragedy felt as deeply as it was 17 years ago today. Tommy will always be remembered as a dedicated officer, a friend to many and a great family man. May his soul continue to Rest In Peace,” said Hurley.
The current Atlantic City PBA President Jules Schwenger said, “Every March 4th for the last 17 years, we have gathered with Tommy’s family and friends to honor his ultimate sacrifice. We will continue to do this forever, the PBA will always remember our fallen heroes, said Schwenger.
Today, we thank Thomas McMeekin for his valiant service and mourn his loss and we pay our sincere respects to his family members, who have suffered an impossible loss that can never be filled, ever again.
McMeekin left behind a wife and a young daughter who is now 19-years old.
You can make a donation to the Atlantic City Police Foundation, c/o Atlantic City Police Foundation, P.O. Box 8323, Atlantic City, NJ 08404.
Immediately below, is every Atlantic City Police Officer in history who died in the line of duty:
Atlantic City Police Department
Police Officer Kevin B. Wilkins
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Cause: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Patrolman Thomas J. McMeekin, Jr.
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Friday, March 4, 2005
Cause: Struck by vehicle
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Cause: Heart attack
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Wednesday, October 14, 1981
Cause: Gunfire
Patrolman Peter John "Sonny" Burke
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Thursday, October 1, 1970
Cause: Gunfire
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Tuesday, September 24, 1963
Cause: Vehicular assault
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Monday, April 23, 1962
Cause: Gunfire
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Sunday, September 1, 1929
Cause: Assault
Atlantic City Police Department, NJ
EOW: Sunday, April 13, 1890
Cause: Assault
Atlantic City, New Jersey Total Line of Duty Deaths: 9
- Assault 2
- Gunfire 3
- Gunfire (Inadvertent) 1
- Heart attack 1
- Struck by vehicle 1
- Vehicular assault 1
2021 has been a very bad year for police officers being killed nationally in the line of duty. The fatality statistics are as follows:
Total = 427 (up 28 percent versus 2020)
The job of a police officer has never been more difficult or dangerous.
We take this opportunity to thank all public safety officers who protect and serve.
Thank you.
NOTE: The Atlantic City Public Safety Building, located on California and Atlantic Avenues is named The Clayton G. Graham Public Safety Building.
The late Patrolman Clayton Graham died in the line of duty on Monday, April 23, 1962 by gunfire.
SOURCES: Atlantic City Police Department & The Officer Down Memorial Page.
PHOTO CREDITS: Atlantic City Police Department.
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