Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, September 11, 1940
Add to My HeroesRocco Vito Gragido
Trooper Rocco Gragido was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that had run a red light at 63rd Street and Archer Avenue in Chicago.
He was waiting for the light when the incident occurred.
Trooper Gragido was a U.S Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Illinois State Police for ten years. He was assigned to District 4 and was in line for an appointment to Senior Sergeant. Trooper Gradigo was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Trooper Gragido.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 28, 2020
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