U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Donald Fredenburg
2015
Donald R. Fredenburg Jr. served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Donald also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Trooper Donald Fredenburg suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a morning training run at the New York State Police Academy.
He and other newly sworn in troopers had just begun their run around the SUNY Albany campus when he suddenly collapsed. Academy staff immediately provided medical attention, including the use of an AED, which restarted his heart. He was transported to Albany Medical Center where he passed away at approximately 7:30 am.
Trooper Fredenburg was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had been sworn in as a New York State trooper only two weeks prior.
He and other newly sworn in troopers had just begun their run around the SUNY Albany campus when he suddenly collapsed. Academy staff immediately provided medical attention, including the use of an AED, which restarted his heart. He was transported to Albany Medical Center where he passed away at approximately 7:30 am.
Trooper Fredenburg was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had been sworn in as a New York State trooper only two weeks prior.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
2009 – 2013
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
New York State Police
Trooper
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