Game Protector Benning W. De La Mater, New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York

Game Protector Benning W. De La Mater

New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York

End of Watch Saturday, June 24, 1961

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Benning W. De La Mater

Game Protector De La Mater drowned when his boat capsized while patrolling the Hudson River near Federal Dam in Albany County.

Protector De La Mater and a Niagara Mohawk Power Company employee could not escape the undercurrents. Their bodies were recovered two days later.

Protector De La Mater was a United States Marine Corps World War II veteran and had served with the New York State Environmental Conservation Police for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

marine patrol

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On this anniversary we say thank you for your service, military and LE, and remind you and your family that you will never be forgotten. We also say thank you to the Niagara Mohawk Power Company employee who sacrificed with you. God Speed to both and God Bless your families.

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

June 24, 2023