New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Monday, October 4, 1869
Reflections for Patrolman James Crofton
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 4, 2020
Patrolman Crofton,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Orleans.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 4, 2019
In memoriam:
On sept 14,1874 the New Orelans Metropolitian Police force was involved in the Battle of Liberty Place Riots. Seven officers lost their lives. Sgt James McManus; Sgt J K Champaign; Corp J. F. Clermont; Officers J. Hill; W. Simmonds; J. Shields. H. Ballard
t. fazzini
Researcher
November 9, 2017
Patrolman Crofton, it seems you were off duty at the time and yet, being dedicated to what was right, you still responded to the cries of someone in need. If that doesn't define 'hero', NOTHING does.
May your eternal rest be ever peaceful, Brother and God Bless you.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
August 29, 2017
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 22, 2017
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