Old Bridge Township Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Add to My HeroesChristopher D. Cronin
Police Officer Chris Cronin died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer Cronin had served with the Old Bridge Township Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, father, and brother. His father and brother also served with the agency.
Beginning 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 have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
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Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
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