Sheriff Invites Public to Attend Oct. 18
Somerset County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
SOMERVILLE – The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is unveiling a new memorial honoring fallen officers from Somerset County.
The public is invited to the Veterans Memorial plaza next to the Somerset County Administration Building at 20 Grove St. for a Somerset County Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event will include a flag presentation by the Sheriff’s Honor Guard, music by the Somerset County Police Pipes & Drums, a New Jersey State Police flyover, and guest speakers.
"This is a meaningful tribute for our fallen officers who gave their lives while serving the citizens of Somerset County," said Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano. “We invite you to join us as we honor their memory and service to our communities.”
Families of fallen officers are asked to contact Sheriff’s Confidential Aide Patt Mihailoff at 908-231-7135 or Mihailoff@co.somerset.nj.us
The following fallen Somerset County law enforcement officers will be honored during the ceremony:
| NAME |
AGENCY |
DATE OF DEATH |
| Police Officer Manning T. Crow |
Somerville |
1/18/1899 |
Police Officer Julius Sauter
|
Somerville
|
2/3/1917 |
State Trooper Robert E. Coyle
|
State Police |
12/8/1924 |
| Chief of Police Charles Brendon Cavanaugh |
Bernardsville |
9/8/1931 |
| Police Officer Samuel J. Kriney |
Bound Brook |
10/29/1931 |
| State Trooper Michael J. Beylon |
State Police |
2/22/1932 |
| State Trooper Vincent C. Vosbein |
State Police |
6/19/1938 |
| Patrolman George Dunham |
Franklin Township |
7/10/1960 |
| Patrolman John Lebed |
Franklin Township |
7/10/1960 |
| State Trooper Thomas J. Hanratty |
State Police |
4/2/1992 |
| Sheriff's Officer Ron Yeager |
Somerset County |
7/10/2000 |
| Police Officer Matthew J. Melchionda |
Watchung |
3/8/2006 |