Nassau County Sheriff's Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Add to My HeroesJohn R. Allen
Officer Allen died while in surgery for severe back and neck injuries sustained four years earlier at the Nassau County Correctional Facility. He was responding to an emergency call when he slipped in a puddle of milk that had been thrown on the floor by the inmates.
The fall caused him to suffer severe injuries that required two surgeries. He died while undergoing the second surgery.
Officer Allen had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Monday, July 23, 2001
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsHey cousin John , I never Forget you. I love and miss you Big Guy . I don’t know what brought me to your page tonight but please continue looking out.
C.Anderson
Nassau Sheriff Dept /Cousin
April 25, 2019
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