Officer Gordon Silva plaque - San Jose, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 20.300 W 121° 53.177
10S E 598655 N 4132987
Quick Description: A plaque to a fallen SJPD officer who died in the line of duty.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 3/13/2009 1:04:52 AM
Waymark Code: WM60PB
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
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Long Description:
The plaque is at the corner of Santa Clara and 5th. It reads: "At this location Officer Gordon Silva was shot to death while attempting to subdue a mentally deranged man with a gun. Officer Silva gave his life in the line of duty January 20, 1989."
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24 hours

Entrance fees (if it applies):
free

Type of memorial: Plaque
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