Islip Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, December 4, 1947
Add to My HeroesJohn J. DeRoo
Officer John DeRoo was killed when his patrol car struck a tree.
At 1:45 am, Officer DeRoo responded to a report of an unconscious man lying in the street when his patrol car struck a tree on a curve on the Montauk Highway. Officer DeRoo died at the scene from his injuries. The call he was responding to was later determined to be unfounded.
Officer DeRoo was a United States Coast Guard veteran. He was survived by his wife and sister.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer DeRoo,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USCG during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 4, 2022
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