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 13 Reflections36 years since your passing yet your smile remains with me since childhood. Our Faith believes we shall meet again in spirit. Nana, Mom, Uncle Jimmy and Daughter Cindy have now made the journey. it's a comfort to knowing you are all reunited......John
John Hartney
Nephew
May 25, 2016
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