Plaque, Award
Object number2011.127.497
Manufacturer
Drew Trophy Company
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumWood, metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBrown, wooden plaque with black and siver plaque plate at the center. Depicts an obelisk memorial on the left side and dedication text on right.Dimensions11 x 14 x 1 in. (27.9 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm)InscriptionsText reads: "PRESENTED TO / Mayer A. DeRoy / WITH WARM AFFECTION AND DEEPEST APPRECIATION / THIS AWARD IS PRESENTED TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE / LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL, INC. / COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY / FOR YOUR HELP, VALUED ADVICE AND FRIENDSHIP / THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. IT CARRIES WITH IT OUR / HEARTFELT THANKS. / YOU TRULY ARE A POLICEMAN'S POLICEMAN. / SGT. WILLIAM BURKE / CHAIRMAN".
MarksSticker on back reads: "DREW TROPHY COMPANY / TROPHIES . PLAQUES . METALPHOTO / 95 s. 16th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 / (412) 381-1255 FAX (412) 381-7044".
Historical NotesMayer DeRoy served on the Pittsburgh Police force from 1960-1992 and the Homestead Police force from 1992-1995. He served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from May 17, 1990 to June 15, 1992. From 1992-1995 he was the Chief of the Homestead Police. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Previous owner
Mayer A. DeRoy
Related person
Sergeant William Burke
Related institution
Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial, Inc.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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