New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Saturday, October 9, 1971
Add to My HeroesHarrison William Whalen
Correctional Officer Harrison Whalen died from injuries sustained in a prison riot at the Attica Prison. Six other correctional officers were also killed during the riot.
The leader of the riot was never charged with any crime. After his release from prison, he shot and killed Police Officer Norman R. Cerullo and Police Officer Christie D. Masone of the New York City Police Department on April 2, 1978, on a Brooklyn Street.
Correctional Officer Whalen was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Saturday, September 11, 1971
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Whalen,
On today, the 50th 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 as well when you served with the USN during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 9, 2021
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