New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Monday, September 9, 2002
John Thomas Hart, Sr.
Sergeant John Hart suffered a fatal heart attack while supervising prison work crews that were assisting in fighting forest fires on Sleeping Beauty Mountain, in Fort Anne, New York.
He was hiking up the mountain to check on one of the work crews when he collapsed.
Sergeant Hart had served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsFor those of you who didn't know my father, thank you for your kind words and thoughts. I only just found this page, but I am glad it exists. Thanks you for all of you who serve, and most importantly, for those that gave up their lives. You will never be forgotten.
John Hart, Jr.
Son
September 22, 2009
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