New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, June 8, 1926
Add to My HeroesHarvey B. Cruikshank
Game Protector Harvey Cruikshank was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning during an electrical storm in Pineland Park in the Town of Salem at 4:30 pm.
Protector Cruikshank had served with the New York State Environmental Conservation Police for 16 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, a sister, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Weather/Natural disaster
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
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