Philadelphia in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Trooper Joel R. Davis
Joel was born on 8/08/80 in Philadelphia, NY. He began serving his community at the young age of 23. He was known as an honorable man who treated anyone and everyone as an equal, with respect and dignity.
On the fateful night of July 29,2017 Trooper Joel Davis made the ultimate sacrifice responding to an active shooter, saving the lives of three innocent people. Our community recognizes Joel's actions as selfless, brave and heroic. Joel will always be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, husband, coach and friend.
Trooper Davis, you have been relieved of your duties.
Special broadcast by Jefferson County 911 Center: End of Watch for Trooper Joel R. Davis
"Trooper Joel Davis, shield 3814, out of service. End of watch July 9,2017. We thank you for your fourteen years of service to the citizens of Jefferson County and the State of New York. You are gone but never will be forgotten. Rest easy Trooper Davis. We have the watch."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 2017.
Location. 44° 9.599′ N, 75° 42.338′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 11) and N Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia NY 13673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Replica of the Statue of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 5˝ miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church Bell (approx. 5.8 miles away); a different marker also named Civil War Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away); Civil War Cannon (approx. 5.9 miles away); 2d Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment Memorial (approx. 8.6 miles away); 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 105 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 18, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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