John Henry Gratton served in the U.S. Navy.
Patrolman Gratton died of injuries he sustained the previous day when he was pursuing a vehicle. Patrolman Gratton was on motorcycle patrol when he attempted to stop a vehicle. A pursuit ensued, and patrolman Gratton collided with another car at the corner of 63rd Street and West End Avenue, Manhattan. He was seriously injured and taken to Roosevelt hospital where he died eight days later from his injuries. Patrolman Gratton was a U.S. Navy veteran who had served with the New York City Police Department for six years and was assigned to Motorcycle Squad 1.
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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 Gratton gave the New York City Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York 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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