Patrolman John J. Nolan, Suffolk County Police Department, New York

Patrolman John J. Nolan

Suffolk County Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, April 17, 1960

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John J. Nolan

Patrolman John Nolan suffered a fatal heart attack while at home with his family.

The patrolman had been involved in a foot chase with a burglary suspect at 1:00 a.m. the day before at a Central Islip restaurant.

Officer Nolan was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Suffolk County Police Department for over two years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years, 3 months
Badge 407
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

foot pursuit

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Patrolman Nolan,
On today, the 65th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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