Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman James Mynderse was struck and killed by a train in the downtown area of Schenectady. A woman who was shopping in the area was crossing a double track when two trains from opposite directions were approaching. The woman became paralyzed with fear, and Patrolman Mynderse, who was at a walking post near the crossing, immediately ran to her and pushed her out of the way. Patrolman Mynderse narrowly escaped being struck by the first train but stepped back onto the other tracks and was struck by the second train. The City Council honored his service by naming a new street after him. Patrolman Mynderse had served with the Schenectady Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mynderse gave the Schenectady Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Schenectady community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mynderse.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman James A. Mynderse is one of 1 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 645 of 2,147 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30% of this state's fallen. That is 30 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Schenectady Police Department, 4 of 9 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 44.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James A. Mynderse's cause is highlighted.
How James A. Mynderse Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. James A. Mynderse is highlighted in Mar.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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