Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, December 25, 1927
Reflections for Patrolman Herbert D. Allen
Patrolman Allen, it has been 96 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your almost 2 years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
December 25, 2023
Never forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
December 25, 2023
On Christmas Day we the officers both active and retired remember your sacrifice and service to the City of Boston and the Boston Police Dept. We will never forget.
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
December 25, 2022
Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department
P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
December 25, 2021
Rest in peace Patrolman Allen.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2020
Herbert Allen was my great grandfather on my father’s side. I was very close with my grandfather, Harold, Herbert’s son, who is now deceased. I am not sure how to contact Daniel Daly directly, but it would mean the world to me to receive his Medal of Honor. I am located in Minneapolis, but I would travel to meet you in person.
Stacy Sullwold (born Allen)
Stacy Sullwold
Great Granddaughter
November 10, 2019
I attended the memorial for Herbert David Allen in September 2012. He was my mother’s uncle, her father was his brother Fred Allen. I have the Medal of Honor awarded Officer Allen and I am trying to find a family member to give it to.
Daniel Daly
Grand nephew
May 12, 2019
Herbert D. Allen was my paternal grandfather. For years the family story was that he died Christmas Eve when my father was 2 years. My father was 6 yrs old and it wasn't Christmas Eve but finding this listing meant I was able to follow up my family history and move back through time to colonial America.
Besides, it adds an essential link as well as a proud notice to an everyday American family. Thank you so much for this notice. It's meant so much to me.
Michael Allen
November 14, 2015
Minneapolis, MN
Grandson
Michael D. Allen
Grandson
November 14, 2015
I found out that you are my Great Uncle and I will be at the Memorial on Sept. 16, 2012
Dan Daly
Great Nephew
September 13, 2012
On September 16, 2012 a memorial will be unvealed in P.O. Allen's name along with the 5 other Boston Police Officers killed in the line of duty as members of the motorcycle unit.
P.O. Robert E. Anthony
Boston Police Dept
September 10, 2012
Rest in peace, hero.
God bless you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08
Anonymous
January 2, 2011
Officer Allen you are remembered by the proud men and women who continue in your quest to police the City of Boston. RIP
Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.
December 25, 2010
Ptl. Allen, your tragic death was made all the worse by it happening on Christmas Day. How sad for your family, but the time you spent with them no doubt was all the more cherished. Thank you for your service to the people of Boston and the Commonwealth as a whole.
God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
June 10, 2010
Patrolman Allen,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
December 25, 2007
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
VanDenBerghe
manchester, NH
December 23, 2007
Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.
Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
December 25, 2006
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9
Private Citizen
June 28, 2006
On behalf of the members of Blue Knights Missouri Chapter VII, we send our sympathies to the family of Officer Allen.
Rest In Peace
Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police
February 4, 2005
Continue your watch in heaven
December 25, 2004
11/10/04
You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service. Rest in peace sir.
Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.
November 10, 2004
Rest in peace motorman.
Ofc. Michael Walker
March 25, 2004
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