San Diego Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, November 20, 1937
Add to My HeroesThomas Albert Keays
Patrolman Thomas Keays died of exhaustion shortly after pulling a mangled body from underneath a streetcar at Second Avenue and Broadway.
He returned to the Central Station where he collapsed in the squad room.
Patrolman Keays had served with the San Diego Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRemembering your Heroism today 87 years since you passed.
You will never be forgotten Patrolman Keays.
Continue to rest in peace.
Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
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