Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, August 19, 1963
Add to My HeroesJohn Calandro, Jr.
Officer Calandro was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a car that ran a red light at the intersection of Joseph Campau Street and Vernor Street. He was thrown from the bike and sustained major head injuries. He died five days later.
Officer Calandro had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 138
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 14, 1963
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsThank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your heroic actions and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 19, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths

Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman
Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office, NM
EOW: July 8, 2025

Officer Miguel Cano
California Highway Patrol, CA
EOW: July 2, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason
Darlington County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: July 1, 2025

Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: June 30, 2025

Police Officer Kelvin Patrick
Detroit Police Department, MI
EOW: February 6, 2025

Supervisory Special Agent Dennis M. Wagner, Jr.
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, US
EOW: March 5, 2025

Police Officer Kendall Isaiah Corder
Milwaukee Police Department, WI
EOW: June 29, 2025

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede
Phillips County Sheriff's Office, KS
EOW: June 27, 2025

Sergeant Shiou Deng
Los Angeles Police Department, CA
EOW: June 23, 2025