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Spiro Nicholas Galanoudis

Died October 19, 1973

Spiro Nicholas Galanoudis.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Patrolman Spiro Galanoudis was struck and killed by the driver of a stolen vehicle while directing traffic at a high school football game at Grand Boulevard and State Road in Monessen. The 16-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the incident. Patrolman Galanoudis was a military veteran who had served with the Monessen Police Department for one year.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
Media
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Service Record
Also Served
Monessen City Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 24-W · Line 16 cut as SPIRO GALANOUDIS
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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 Galanoudis gave the Monessen City Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Monessen 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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