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Patrolman Eric J. Verteramo Shield #91
Born: 1973 Appointed: 1998 Died: April 11, 2004
During the early evening hours of April 11, 2004, Officer Verteramo responded from Bellvue to a motorcycle - pedestrian accident at State and Furman Streets. While northbound on Broadway, about 500 feet north of Lower Broadway, Officer Verteramo failed to negotiate a curve and struck a utility pole across from 824 Broadway. Schenectady Police and Fire Communications received several calls about the crash, and dispatched police and rescue personnel to the scene. Officer Veteramo was extricated from the vehicle by Schenectady Fire Department personnel and rushed to Ellis Hospital with head and upper-body trauma. A short time later, Officer Verteramo was airlifted by Med Flight to Albany Medical Center for further treatment. Later that evening, Officer Verteramo died from his injuries.
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OTHER SCHENECTADY OFFICERS LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY
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Patrolman James A. Mynderse-- March 31, 1900
Captain Albert L. Youmans-- November 28, 1924
Patrolman Frank A. Quinlivan-- Septmeber 15, 1925
Patrolman John R. Flynn-- August 28, 1934
Patrolman John C. Sherman-- August 22, 1941
Patrolman William J. Hickey-- June 17, 1949
Lieutenant John J. Cummings-- May 18, 1953
Patrolman William A. Koenige-- February 12, 1979
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