Lieutenant Joseph Rafay
Verona Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of watch:
Thursday, January 19,1967
Age:
54
Badge Number:
NA
Years on The Job:
20
Cause of Death:
Heart attack
 
Born: January 3,1913

Lieutenant Rafay suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect at the scene of a disturbance. He, another officer, and the suspect fell to the ground during the struggle. When Lieutenant Rafay stood back up he collapsed. He was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh where he was pronounced dead.

Lieutenant Rafay had served with the agency for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
 
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Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth


Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu



Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

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