Sergeant Homer Elder
Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1932
Add to My HeroesHomer Elder
Sergeant Homer Elder was struck and killed by freight train No. VL-7 while patrolling the Panhandle Division's tracks near Point Bridge.
He and another sergeant had been dispatched to the area to remove a group of trespassers who were attempting to board slow moving freight trains.
Sergeant Elder was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Pennsylvania
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsSgt. Elder,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 7, 2022
