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WE NEVER FORGET
Officer Richard D. Reemts
Who Lost His Life in Freedom’s Cause
September 11, 1919, in the Boston Police Strike
From The Boston Daily Globe
-of September 12, 1919:
Reemts, Striking Policeman
Shot at South End, Dies
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Striking Policeman Killed
The first shooting affair of yesterday [Thursday September 11th] was very unfortunate for the cause of the striking policemen. The victim was former patrolman Richard Reemts, who was attached to the Roxbury Crossing station.
He was 36 years old, married, and lived at 14 Akron st, Roxbury….
From The Boston Daily Globe of September 13, 1919:
Notice of Death
Reemts-In this city, Sept. 11. Richard D., beloved husband of Catherine Reemts (nee Bresnahan). Funeral on Monday at 8:30 a. m. from his late home, 14 Akron st., Roxbury. Funeral high mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Circuit st., at 9 o’clock. Late member of Division 10, Boston Police Department. Presence of relatives and friends requested. Auto cortege.