Patrolman John Chabala, Jr.

Patrolman John Chabala, Jr. | Westchester County Parkway Police Department, New York
Westchester County Parkway Police Department, New York
Patrolman John Chabala, Jr.

Westchester County Parkway Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, October 3, 1948

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John Chabala, Jr.

Patrolman John Chabala was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Bronx River Parkway while on patrol.

He was transported to Lawrence Hospital where he died of his injuries.

He was a WWII Army Air Forces veteran and was survived by his wife, 6-month-old son, and parents.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour Not available
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  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

routine driving

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Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 3, 2020

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