Horry County Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Add to My HeroesMichael Ambrosino
Corporal Michael Ambrosino died after contracting COVID-19 as the result of a presumed exposure while on duty.
Corporal Ambrosino had served with the Horry County Police Department for seven years and had served in law enforcement for 36 years. He had previously served as a law enforcement in New York state with the New York State Department of Corrections, Philmont Police Department, and Coxsackie Police Department. He is survived by his wife.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 36 years
- Badge 479
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Sunday, July 19, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 61 ReflectionsThank you Corporal Ambrosino for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of South Carolina. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.
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