Patrolman
Michael J. Kavanagh
Date of Appointment:
April 14, 1967
End of watch:
May 29, 1977
Rank
Patrolman
Serial #:
3761
Patrolman Shield #:
1300
Fallen #:
26
Patrolman Kavanagh, was operating a department radio car assisting Fifth Precinct cars in a pursuit of an automobile on the Southern State Parkway. He had stopped his auto an the Parkway east of Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, and exited patrol car to divert traffic when he was struck by auto originally pursued. Officer Kavanagh died in the hospital. He was 37 years old. Patrolman Kavanagh was presented the Medal of Valor and Purple Heart posthumously on November 3, 1977.