New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, April 19, 1963
Add to My HeroesKenneth Cozier
Patrolman Kenneth Cozier suffered a fatal heart attack during a stressful situation while on duty.
Patrolman Cozier was a United States Navy WWII and Korean War veteran and served with the New York City Police Department for 11 years, assigned to the Emergency Services Unit. He was survived by his wife and four children.
He is buried at the Long Island National Cemetery in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 11596
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsPatrolman Cozier,
On today, the 60th 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 U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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