Constable Frederick Potter Ellis

Constable Frederick Potter Ellis | Danbury Constable's Office, Connecticut
Danbury Constable's Office, Connecticut
Constable Frederick Potter Ellis

Danbury Constable's Office, Connecticut

End of Watch Saturday, May 2, 1964

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Frederick Potter Ellis

Constable Frederick Ellis suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting firefighters and police officers at the scene of a massive structure fire at an abandoned hat factory at 27 Pahquioque Avenue.

Fourteen firefighters were injured while battling the fire. Constable Ellis collapsed at the scene and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Constable Ellis was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and previously retired from the Danbury Fire Department before being elected as a town constable. He was survived by his and brother.

Bio

  • Age 68
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

directing traffic, structure fire

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Constable Ellis, it has been 59 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 2, 2023

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