U.S. Army · United States

David Rancourt

2006

David Jerome Rancourt served the U.S. Army for 1 years. David also served in the U.S. Army. David served in the Cold War, the Iraq, the Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Deputy Sheriff David Rancourt suffered a fatal heart attack while diving in the Androscoggin River off the Veteran's Memorial Bridge.

He was searching for evidence in a criminal case when he resurfaced during the dive and indicated that he needed assistance. He was transported to Central Maine Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Deputy Rancourt was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran of the Gulf War and the War on Terrorism. He had served with the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office for 10 years and was a member of the agency's Dive Team and Hazardous Materials Response Team.

Survivors

He is survived by his expectant wife and young son.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1990 – 1991

U.S. Army

2003 – 2005

U.S. Army

Conflicts

Cold War Iraq Afghanistan Global War on Terrorism

Also Served

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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