Dallas Police Honor Guard

Let's wish the founder, Joseph R. Denomy of the Dallas Police Honor Guard a very happy birthday today! Without you there would be no Honor Guard.

Roll Call of Honor
Leslie N. Patrick #7
End of Watch: June 13, 1901

Officer Leslie Patrick succumbed to a gunshot wound while arresting a man for stealing a horse on Dover Street.

A struggle ensued and the man pulled out a handgun. The subject struck Officer Patrick on the head with the gun and it discharged, Striking him in the head. Officer Patrick was transported to his home and then to the hospital when he became unconscious. He succumbed to his wound two days later at the hospital.

The suspect was initially sentenced to 40 years but in a second trial had his sentence reduced to five years for shooting Officer Patrick and two years for stealing the horse.

Officer Patrick had served with the Dallas Police Department for one year and was survived by his brother and sister. He was buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Lancaster, Texas.

It is with grave sadness to announce the passing of Sgt. Joshua Boykin #8910. He succumbed to his injuries as a result from an off duty airplane crash in Forney, TX. He was a previous member of Dallas PD Traffic unit in the DWI enforcement squad, a motor jock, and finally as a Sergeant at Central Patrol Substation. He will be missed. The Honor Guard will do our part. Rest Easy. We have the watch from here.

Roll Call of Honor
Cassee Odorous Brewer
End of Watch May 24, 1892

Officer Cassee Brewer was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for slander at the Union Depot station.

While talking to the man the suspect pulled out a large caliber handgun and began firing, striking Officer Brewer. The suspsect was later apprehended and hung for the murder.

Officer Brewer had served with the Dallas Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and children and is buried at Trinity Cemetery.