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Police Officer Jude Williams Lewis
New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Age: 46
Tour: 3 years
Incident Date: 6/1/2001

Police Officer Jude Lewis succumbed to injuries sustained on June 1st, 2001, while responding to backup another officer who was involved in a foot pursuit.

His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Pine Street. He suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the crash and remained in a coma for six months afterwards. He never fully recovered and was unable to speak or walk. He succumbed to complications of the original crash injuries on November 8th, 2016.

Officer Lewis was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the New Orleans Police Department for three years at the time of the crash. He is survived by his sister.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh. 

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