New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Saturday, February 22, 1930
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Cahill
Trooper Cahill was killed instantly when his motorcycle sideswiped a car on the Albany-Schenectady Road in the Town of Colonie. Trooper Cahill was in pursuit of a speeding car when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck another car. He was thrown from his motorcycle and died of a fractured skull.
Trooper Cahill had been with the agency for three years.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsTrooper John J. Cahill continues to be honored for his services by the New York State Police, and by those who post their Reflection on this venue. Trooper J.J. Cahill will never be forgotten. RIP sir.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
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