Officer James L. Ferrall, Ada Police Department, succumbed to injuries sustained six days earlier in a motorcycle accident while escorting two stray dogs to police headquarters for the dog warden. The two dogs began fighting and pulled Officer Ferrall from the motorcycle, causing him to suffer serious injuries. Officer Ferrall had served with the agency for five years. He was survived by his wife and five children. End of Watch: Wednesday, July 28, 1937. Officer Down Memorial Page

(Suggested to me by K. Arthur-49328055)

Here's a reflection on the Ada police officer whose name is on the National

Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.

His name is James L. Ferrall.

Officer Ferrall was fatally injured on duty as a result of a motorcycle accident on July 22, 1937, at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Gilbert Street. He succumbed to his injuries on July 28, 1937, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Officer Ferrall was 61 years old.

On the day of his funeral all businesses in Ada were closed from 2 to

3 p.m. to pay their respect as he was a widely known and respected citizen

of Ada.

His pall bearers were Ada village councilmen, honorary pall bearers

were from the members of the Spanish-American War Veterans Camp 38 and an honor escort was given by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. His funeral service

was held at the Ada Presbyterian Church.

Officer Ferrall was a six-year veteran of the Ada Police Department serving

in various positions within the police department including Chief of

Police.

He was a member of the Church of Christ; he spent much of his business life in Lima with a lumber company and then managed their Ada branch; he was a charter member and past president of the Ada Kiwanis Club; past president of the 2nd. Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regimental Association and a veteran of the Spanish-American War.

He had been active in both business and public affairs. He was survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters and is buried in Gethsemani Cemetery southwest of Lima.

Rest in peace Officer James L. Ferrall, as we remember and honor both you and

your service to the Village of Ada and the United States of America. Lest We

Forget, all the Law Enforcement Officers who have paid the ultimate

sacrifice.