With National Law Enforcement Memorial Week May 15-21, Ray Mumma provided the Icon information pertaining to an Ada police officer listed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Here's the information provided about James L. Ferrall
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.
