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In the late afternoon of Tuesday, September 29, 1908, a tragic incident cut short the life of 35-year-old Daniel Donovan, a Reserve Officer with the Springfield Police Department. The day was unfolding like any other at the police headquarters, with officers attending to their duties. Officer Donovan was awaiting his assignment when a fellow officer was handling his own service weapon nearby.
The colleague had just had his firearm inspected and was in the process of securing it in its hol ...Read More
The colleague had just had his firearm inspected and was in the process of securing it in its hol ...Read More
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Daniel Donovan
Male
Springfield
MA
1908-09-29
35
Daniel
Donovan
11/08/2025
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I've been reflecting a lot on the story of Reserve Officer Donovan, and I can't help but wonder abou... ...Read More
09/22/2023
09/22/2023
I came across Officer Daniel J. Donovan's tragic story from 1908, and it really struck a chord with ... ...Read More
09/18/2023
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