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Captain Andrew J. Craw

Erie Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Wednesday, December 11, 1912

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Reflections for Captain Andrew J. Craw

Captain Craw, you did your job and I thank you for it. A labor dispute is no reason to take the life of a person who has no say on the outcome and your murder was unforgivable. It's now been 112 years and though justice may never be served, you're death is marked with respect whereas the eventual passing of your murderers is simply a footnote in history.

God Bless you Brother and may your eternal rest be ever Peaceful.

Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

December 11, 2024

Capt. Craw,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 11, 2022

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace, sir!

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

October 7, 2022

No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 11, 2020

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

December 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 97th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 14, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 6, 2007

Captain Craw and Officer Mallory were true heroes that we all can emulate while we wear the badge and go on patrol. I talked about you at length while doing a History Channel program on Railroad Police. I was a Captain for the NYS&W RR at the time I did the TV presentation and the "battle" that took your life took place in my rail yard in (1912) Edgewater (Shadyside), NJ. I am now the Police Chief for the Morristown & Erie Railroad. Rest in peace, you are remembered always. Chief Greiner M&ERR PD

Chief Chip Greiner
Morristown & Erie Railroad Police

February 21, 2007

Captain Craw, today marks the 94th anniversary of your murder. No union can justify murder in furthering its goals and the events of that day are a disgusting blot on an otherwise proud history of organized labor. You and Officer Mallory were protecting a vital part of the American economy and it has always taken a special breed to be a Railroad \cop. I thank you for your efforts and pray for your descendants.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 12, 2006

Captain Craw and Officer Mallory your heroic actions were discussed by Captain Chip Greiner on a History Channel Documentary on Railroad Police. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. God Bless You both.

April 21, 2006

06/08/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Captain Craw.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

June 8, 2004

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