Ashland Police Department Discovers Forgotten Fallen Officer from 1919

Ashland, Oregon- The Ashland Police Department recently uncovered a long-forgotten line of duty death dating back to March 3, 1919. Officer George Martin Lowe, aged 54, lost his life after being struck by a train while conducting foot patrol duty in the railroad district.

The revelation of Officer Lowe’s death came to light through the diligent efforts of the Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation, a Michigan-based non-profit organization dedicated to honoring fallen officers. Prompted by this discovery, the Ashland Police Department took immediate steps to ensure Officer Lowe’s legacy would be properly recognized.

Upon learning of Officer Lowe’s fate, the Ashland Police Department petitioned for his inclusion on the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Washington DC. Their request has been granted, with Officer Lowe’s name set to be enshrined during a ceremony scheduled for May of this year.

Furthermore, the department has sought to honor Officer Lowe’s memory at the state and county levels. Requests have been made for his name to be added to the wall of honor at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Salem, as well as the county’s wall of honor at Singler Memorial Plaza in downtown Medford. These gestures serve as a testament to Officer Lowe’s unwavering dedication and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

In addition to these tributes, the Ashland Police Department is taking steps to commemorate Officer Lowe within its own ranks. The department’s badge, adorned with a panel of stars representing fallen officers, will now feature a fourth star in honor of Officer Lowe. This star will join the three others memorializing Samuel Prescott, Victor Knott, and Malcus Williams, who perished while serving their community in 1931 and 2018, respectively.