Sherman Bell

1867–1942 (age 75)

Law Enforcement

Biography

Sherman Bell, born in 1867, dedicated his working life to law enforcement, carrying the weight of public safety with courage and integrity. His calm leadership inspired trust among colleagues and reassurance in the neighborhoods he served.

He rests at Fairmount Cemetery, where the community he protected continues to honor the memory of a guardian committed to fairness and to keeping others safe.

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