Edward F. McDermott

1980

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Edward F. McDermott served in the U.S. Air Force.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Lieutenant Edward McDermott suffered a fatal heart attack while assigned a communications command post at the onset of the 1980 Miami Riots. He was leading a caravan of National Guardsmen along South Dixie Highway when he collapsed in the area of SW 17th Avenue. Lieutenant McDermott was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Miami Police Department for 24 years.

Survivors

He is survived by two children and two grandchildren.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Air Force

Also Served

Miami Police Department

Lieutenant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 54W · Line 5 cut as EDWARD F MCDERMOTT

In Our Keeping

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