Worcester Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, September 29, 1932
Add to My HeroesLeon F. Moody
Patrolman Leon Moody died from complications of an injury he sustained on July 18th, 1932.
He was assigned to ambulance duty and was removing a patient from the ambulance when he struck his hip on the door. The injury was treated by a police surgeon and, although his condition worsened, he remained on duty.
On September 16th, 1932, he collapsed and was taken to the hospital. He remained at the hospital until passing away from sepsis on September 29th, 1932.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Monday, July 18, 1932
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsPatrolman Moody, it has been 92 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 15 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Worcester.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
September 29, 2024
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