Recent Historical Additions

ODMP research volunteers are constantly discovering forgotten line of duty deaths throughout the country. Because of our efforts, 2,776 forgotten heroes are now honored on the ODMP and other local, state and national memorials.

25 Most Recent Additions

  • 9/11 related illness 4
  • Automobile crash 1
  • COVID19 1
  • Duty related illness 10
  • Gunfire 6
  • Heart attack 3

Total Deaths by State

  • Florida 1
  • Illinois 1
  • Iowa 1
  • Massachusetts 1
  • New York 5
  • North Carolina 1
  • Pennsylvania 10
  • Railroad Police 2
  • Texas 2
  • Virginia 1

Matron Mary C. Cannon

Philadelphia Police Department, PA

EOW: Friday, May 16, 1919

Cause: Duty related illness