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The 15th Anniversary of ACPD Officer’s Death
March 4th, 2005 was a very sad day in the history of the Atlantic City Police Department. That date marks the day an officer on the force was killed in the line of duty.
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Thomas McMeekin, a 28-year-old Atlantic City native, was struck by a charter bus on March 3rd, 2005, as he directed traffic at an accident scene near the intersection of Atlantic and Chelsea Avenues and died the next day.
McMeekin's family has a long tradition of service to the city, according to the Associated Press.
"McMeekin comes from a family of police officers and firefighters. His father is retired from the Atlantic City Fire Department and he has a brother who is a firefighter, as well as at least six relatives on the Atlantic City police force."
Friends, family and members of the A.C.P.D. will hold a ceremony at the intersection at 11am this morning to mark the sad anniversary.
The 5-year veteran of the Police department left behind a wife and a young daughter who is now 17-years old.
If you are interested in making a donation, you can send a check to the McMeekin Memorial Fund in care of St. Nicolas of Tolentine Church , 1409 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, NJ. 08401.
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