United States of America

Jay R. Van Dusen

Died February 2, 1972

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Jay R. Van Dusen.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Patrolman Jay Van Dusen suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to an emergency call involving a woman walking in the roadway in extremely cold weather conditions.

Following the heart attack, his patrol car struck a snowbank. He was located by other officers and transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.

Patrolman Van Dusen was a United States Army Air Force WWII veteran who served with the Amherst Police Department for 18 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and four children.

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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 58W · Line 24 cut as JAY R VAN DUSEN

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman Van Dusen gave the Amherst Police Department 18 years.

Thank you for your service to the Amherst community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Patrolman Van Dusen.

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

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