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Patrolman John H. Grattan | New York City Police Department, New York New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

John H. Grattan

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Friday, December 9, 1932

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 6 years

Badge # 15351

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 12/1/1932

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Grattan died of injuries he sustained the previous day when he was pursuing a vehicle.

Patrolman Grattan was on motorcycle patrol when he attempted to stop a vehicle. A pursuit ensued and patrolman Grattan collided with another car at the corner of 63rd Street and West End Avenue, Manhattan. He was seriously injured and taken to Roosevelt hospital where he died eight days later from his injuries.

Patrolman Grattan had served with the New York City Police Department for six years and was assigned to Motorcycle Squad 1. He was survived by his wife and child.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 10, 2011

 

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