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2007 Hero Plaque Dedications





March 14, 11:00AM
Robert “Petey” Porter#6478, Narcotics
Date of death 1-19-1996
Sponsored by Rob Dougherty
Location: Unit North 38th Street

March 28, 11:00AM
George Jacobs #7256, 4th District
Date of death 7-15-1966
Sponsored by Philadelphia Police Detective Gary Capuano, SWDD
This is a re-scheduled dedication from 2-14-2007
Location: 1300 Snyder Avenue, between Watts and Juniper

April 11, 11:00AM
Park Guard Michael McKenna, Fairmount Park Guard
Date of death 5-17-1937
Sponsored by Crown, Cork and Seal
Location: 92ND Park District, Lincoln Drive and Gypsy

May 2, 10:00AM - (please note the 10:00AM ceremony start time)
Sergeant Ralph Galdi #8640, Sex Crimes Unit
Date of Death 3-31-1986
Sponsor is Artisans Order of Mutual Protection-George Listner
Location: North 5th Street and Spring Garden Street

May 16, 11:00AM
Henry Hicks #3062 15th District
Date of death 12-24-1946
Sponsored by Retired Federal Judge and Mrs. Arlin Adams
Location: (1500) Ruan East of Frankford Avenue

May 30, 11:00AM
Wallace Chapman#3934, 26th District
Date of death 6-13-1948
Sponsored by Coca Cola Company
Location: 807 West Poplar Street

June 13, 11:00AM
Detective John Cousin #958, SDD
Date of death 8-15-1996
Sponsored by Philadelphia Boat Team
Location: Oakland Street between Bridge and Sanger Streets

July 11, 11:00AM
John McEntee #3725, 22nd District
Date of death 2-20-1971
Sponsored by Francis “Frank” Hendrie
Location: 1900 West Norris Street (at Woodstock Street)

August 22, 11:00AM
William McCloskey #3200, 14th District
Date of death 5-5-1935
Sponsored by I. A. T. S. E. Stagehands Local 8
Location: Wissahickon Avenue and Queen Lane

September 5, 11:00 AM
Leo Van Winkle#4697, Marine Unit
P/O Missing on 6-22-1972, date of pronouncement 6-27-1972 when remains were found
Sponsored by Philadelphia Eagles
Location: #1 Boathouse Row, outside Lloyd Hall, Kelly Drive (former ERD)

September 19, 11:00AM
William Duross#1988, Highway Patrol
Date of death 4-15-1960
Sponsored by the Tabas Family
Location: Highway Patrol Headquarters, 660 East Erie Avenue

October 10, 11:00AM
Police Officer Matthew Clowry #710, 24th District
Injury on 11-21-1932 with date of death 3-31-1934
Sponsored by AOH/LAOH
Location: 2524 East Clearfield Street from 3001 Richmond Street

November 14, 11:00AM
Sergeant John McGill#8530, 19th District
Date of death 12-17-1983
Sponsored by the Friends of Daniel McCann III
Location: 6059 Haverford Avenue

Thursday, November 29, 11:00AM
James F. Duffin#3927, Stakeout Unit
Date of death 1-14-1973
Sponsored by the Recording Industry Association of America

John P. Reid #7192, Stakeout Unit
Officer injured on 1-14-1973 with date of death 12-14-1980
Sponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America
Location: 6535 Limekiln Pike