Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, August 4, 1948
Add to My HeroesMichael J. Hunt
Sergeant Michael Hunt died from injuries suffered when he was struck by a truck on June 23 while directing traffic in front of the Convention Center during the Republican National Convention.
Sergeant Hunt was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 33 years. He had been widowed and was survived by his seven children. He was a native of County Mayo, Ireland.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 33 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 23, 1948
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDear Great Grandpop,
I was just randomly talking to my husband Chris about whether or not anyone in either of our families was a priest, and I was trying to remember whether my dad’s relative Michael Hunt who was tragically killed was a priest or a police officer. So I googled… what are the odds that I would look it up and find randomly that you died on exactly this date 76 years ago?! I will enroll you in Masses.
Thank you for your service, and that you for your Catholic Faith.
Your great granddaughter.
Valerie Hunt
June 23, 2024
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