Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, January 8, 1974
Add to My HeroesEllwood Francis Hanrahan
Deputy Sheriff Ellwood Hanrahan suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect.
He was assisting another deputy to take the man into custody when the subject began to resist. After arresting the man Deputy Hanrahan began to feel ill. He drove himself to a physician's office. He was then transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Deputy Hanrahan had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Hanrahan,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 8, 2024
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