Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, November 28, 1957
Louis A. De Francesco
Patrolman De Francesco succumbed to injuries sustained eight days earlier in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Sunrise Highway at Green Acres Road.
Patrolman De Francesco was a WWII veteran and was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Clusters. He had served with the Nassau County Police Department for 8 years and was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 219
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 20, 1957
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsHe was part of the greatest generation. A hero helping to save freedom. Then he became a protector of our society. There is a place in heaven for him.
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