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Headstone of John Chabala Jr.

John Chabala Jr.

Died October 3, 1948

John Chabala Jr..

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman John Chabala was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Bronx River Parkway while on patrol. He was transported to Lawrence Hospital where he died of his injuries. He was a WWII Army Air Forces veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, 6-month-old son, and parents.
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Service Record
Also Served
Westchester County Parkway Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 6-W · Line 3 cut as JOHN CHABALA
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman Chabala served with the Westchester County Parkway Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Hawthorne community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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