Dr. John R Drake: Police Surgeon and City of Memphis MPD Free Clinic
by JVLowry I want to share Doctor John Richard Drake’s remarkable story. Back in the
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Italian Police Officers – Mario Fausto “Frank” Chiozza
By Michael Vanelli and Joe Lowry With special thanks to Chris Chiozza Edited by Trish
Will Griffin: He Brought Class to the Memphis Police Department
When Prohibition became law in 1920, the Italians and the Irish would not have any
The Joseph P. Boyle Story – Part II
Read Part I here. After years of abuse by Boyle and his cronies, The Memphis
The Joseph P. Boyle Story – Part I
Born in 1891 to Patrick and Mary Boyle, Joseph P. Boyle was a rich mix
The Great Balcony Collapse of 1930
By Joe Lowry Edited by Trish Gully Memphis and Shelby County is no stranger to
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 3
In this final installment of our 3 part series on the 1978 Firefighter strike, we
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 2
Welcome back for our second installment of the three part series about the events of
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 1
We are pleased to present a 3 part series on one of our most requested
Hero Spotlight: Sargent John Foppiano
The Memphis Police Depart Detective Squad and Sgt. John Foppiano. Written by Joe Lowry with
Hero Spotlight: Julio “John” Vannucci
Julio John Vannucci was born December 25, 1887, in Venice Italy and came through Ellis