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‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness ‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness
‘A True Gentleman’: Retired Nysp Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness Decades after he helped search for survivors buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a retired New York State Police trooper has died. Patrick Hogan, of North Greenbush in Rensselaer County, died Thursday, April 13, at the age of 61 from an illness stemming from his time at what became known as Ground Zero, according to State Police. The New York State Troopers PBA, which represents nearly 6,000 retired and active members of the New York State Police, said Hogan’s death will be considered a “line-of-duty death.” Born and raised in Tro…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
FDNY Firefighter From Long Island Dies After Battling Blaze In Queens FDNY Firefighter From Long Island Dies After Battling Blaze In Queens
Fdny Firefighter From Long Island Dies After Battling Blaze In Queens An FDNY firefighter from Long Island suffered a "medical episode" and died after battling a house fire. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday, Feb. 17, that Nassau County resident Jesse Gerhard, age 33, of Long Beach, died on Wednesday, Feb. 16 after battling a fire in Far Rockaway the day before. A seven-year veteran of the department, Gerhard suffered a medical episode while on duty in his firehouse  --  Ladder Company 134 in Far Rockaway, Queens --  and was transported to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital where he later died, the mayor said. Gerhard had worked …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm
CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm A Connecticut State Police sergeant who was hospitalized after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Ida has died. The well-respected veteran trooper lost his life early Thursday morning, Sept. 2 as sweeping floodwaters in Litchfield County from the Pomperaug River flooded a road in Woodbury. Hours after Troop L last heard from him, Sergeant Brian Mohl was found by search and rescue teams in the waters of the river, swollen by the torrential rains of Ida. Earlier report: CT State Trooper Swept Away By Flood Waters Found Alive After Massive Search “It is with dee…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
North Amityville Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty North Amityville Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty
North Amityville Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty The chief of a fire company on Long Island has died during the line of duty. Chief Daryl Rollins of the North Amityville Fire Company reportedly died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 20, while responding to a fire, said the Suffolk County Fire Chiefs. Initial reports are that Chief Rollins died following the response to a call early in the morning. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes