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Robert E. Fitzpatrick

Died April 3, 1985

Robert E. Fitzpatrick served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened

Police Officer Robert Fitzpatrick died after getting a blood clot as a result of a SWAT training accident in which he hurt his knee on October 25th, 1984. He underwent surgery for the injury on March 13th, 1985, The blood clot traveled from his knee to his heart. Officer Fitzpatrick was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Miami Beach Police Department for 14 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Miami Beach Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 50-E · Line 9 cut as ROBERT E FITZPATRICK
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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.

Police Officer Fitzpatrick gave the Miami Beach Police Department 14 years.

Thank you for your service to the Miami Beach 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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