Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, May 18, 1980
Edward F. McDermott
Lieutenant Edward McDermott suffered a fatal heart attack while assigned a communications command post on the onset of the 1980 Miami Riots.
Lieutenant McDermott had served with the agency for 24 years and had previously served with the United States Air Force. He is survived by two children and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsYour name and memory lives on Ed. You are recognized on the wall in Washington D.C. as well in the Miami Police department.
Your nephew ,
John
John Hartney BMC, USN
Nephew
May 17, 2018
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