Jack Damon

"*When a chink gambler owes them, they can break his legs, threaten his family, but... what are they supposed to do when an Irishman runs up a debt and then runs back down the hill when it comes time to pay? That's where old Damon comes in. See, I can go where they can't-- make an example of someone, make sure everyone knows the toll. Not even a cop escapes a Fung Hai debt.*"
—Jack to Bill[src]
**Jack Damon** was an Irish enforcer and debt collector for the Fung Hai who stalked and harassed Bill due to the debt he had collected at the casino.

## Biography

### Early life

Jack's father was a low life drunk. According to Jack, he died a penniless drunk with nothing more than the shirt on his back.

Jack and Bill are old friends from the police force. Jack, however, left the force and moved to Chicago to work with the Pinkerton before returning to San Francisco.

### Enforcing for the Fung Hai

Jack is working as an enforcer for the Fung Hai, when he reunites with his old colleague, Bill O'Hara. He left the force to work in Chicago but returned in the fall. And when Flannagan didn't have a position for him, Damon ended up working security for the Fung Hai. Unfortunately for Bill, by the end of the night, he's lost everything he came in with and then some. Damon helps Bill outside and beats him. He informs Bill that the Fung Hai believe that they're direct descendants of Genghis Khan. The Mongols came riding out of the plains like demons, pillaging whole cities. To better understand their enemy, the Chinese emperor sent scouts out to the Mongolian Plains. In the distance, they saw an entire mountain of bones. And that's who Bill is dealing with. When a Chinese gambler owes them money, they can simply go after them, but when an Irishmen runs up a debt and tries to flee before paying up, that's where Damon comes in, as he can go where the Fung Hai can't. With that in mind, Bill has three weeks to pay his debt or else Damon will kill him.

Damon stops by Bill's home to remind him of the debt he owes. Bill claims that he has the money and will bring it to the Banshee tomorrow night, however, when Damon arrives, he is met by Leary, who challenges him to two rounds, granting Damon a chance to regain his honor as an Irishman. Damon agrees to Leary's terms and they head out back to the ring, where they exchange blows. However, Damon is no match for Leary, who beats him mercilessly. He beats Damon within an inch of his life and then tosses Bill Damon's cane to finish him off. Bill is reluctant, but in fear that Damon would retaliate should he be given the chance to heal, Bill bashes Damon's head in with his own cane.

In spite of his death, Damon's ghost appears to haunt Bill for quite some time.

## Skills and abilities

Jack had law enforcement training and even worked at a detective agency. He was also a brawler and strong-fisted fighter. His fighting skills allowed him to hold his own with Leary for a time, however, Leary was ultimately more skilled and had greater stamina.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* The White Mountain
* Chewed Up, Spit Out, and Stepped On
* The Tiger and the Fox
* They Don't Pay Us Enough to Think

## Behind the scenes

* Jack was portrayed by Brendan Sean Murray.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Season 1, episode 6: ***Chewed Up, Spit Out, and Stepped On***
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Season 1, episode 4: ***The White Mountain***
3. ↑ Season 1, episode 7: ***The Tiger and the Fox***
4. ↑ Season 1, episode 8: ***They Don't Pay Us Enough to Think***