Roderick Donald O'Connor served in the U.S. Navy.
Patrolman Roderick O’Connor succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash two days earlier. Patrolman O’Connor was on patrol when he attempted to get on the entrance ramp for the Gowanus Expressway, near Hicks Street, when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a wall. It is believed that an improperly maintained motorcycle was what caused him to lose control. He was removed to Methodist Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Patrolman O’Connor was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and was assigned to Motorcycle Precinct 2, the present-day Highway 2.
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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 O'Connor gave the New York City Police Department 3 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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