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Jack P. Wilcox

Agency: Kansas City Police Department, MO

On May 3rd, 1924, Patrolman Jack P. Wilcox was seriously injured when his motorcycle struck an Arctic Ice Cream Company Truck at the corner of 31st Street and Troost Street. Patrolman Wilcox later died from his injury.

Officer Wilcox, a Freemason, was survived by his mother, Alberta, and his sister, Mina.

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“I am happy to join with others in supporting the concept of creating a Memorial Garden. It will provide a place for families, as well as students, to know that these officers may be gone but will never be forgotten.”

- JOHN A DILLINGHAM, Former Police Commissioner