New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Monday, January 19, 1931
Add to My HeroesJames M. MacLarnon
Trooper James MacLarnon was killed when he was struck by a vehicle.
Trooper MacLarnon's assignment was traffic control at the traffic booth, which was located at the intersection of the Southern State Parkway and Wantagh Parkway, on Long Island. After he parked his motorcycle on the highway shoulder and was walking toward a fixed post, he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling west on the Southern State Parkway.
Trooper MacLarnon had been employed with the New York State Police for four years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Not available
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View all 9 ReflectionsTrooper MacLarnon,
On today, the 94th 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 New York National Guard.
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