Patrolman Nial T. Churchill

Patrolman Nial T. Churchill | Mount Kisco Police Department, New York
Mount Kisco Police Department, New York
Patrolman Nial T. Churchill

Mount Kisco Police Department, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, July 23, 1974

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Nial T. Churchill

Patrolman Nial Churchill died from the effects of smoke inhalation at the scene of a fire at 199 Lexington Avenue in Mount Kisco.

At 4:00 p.m., Patrolman Churchill was at the scene of an apartment fire on the third floor. After evacuating the residents, heavy smoke billowed throughout the air. Patrolman Churchill complained of inhaling smoke. At 6:45 p.m., he had difficulty breathing and was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital, where he died.

Patrolman Churchill was a United States Marine Corps WWII veteran and had served with the Mount Kisco Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sisters, a brother, and four grandchildren.

Bio

  • Age 61
  • Tour 24 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Duty related illness

fire

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Patrolman Churchill,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 23, 2024

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