New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, June 11, 1962
Add to My HeroesMilan Simcak
Trooper Simcak, Trooper Joseph DeFrino and Trooper Arthur Abagnale were killed in an automobile accident while on duty on the New Jersey Turnpike in Kearny.
Trooper Simcak had served with the agency for almost 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 999
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsOn this 58th year of yours and your partners untimely departure, I would like to say thank you for your sacrifice and let you know that time will never erase your memory and heroism.
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