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U.S. Navy · United States 
Shawn Snow
2008
Shawn W. Snow served the U.S. Navy for 6 years. Shawn also served in the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Shawn Snow was electrocuted while assisting a driver changing a flat tire on an antique fire truck in Ogdensburg.
As Trooper Snow and the truck's driver worked on the tire, the fire truck's ladder came in contact with overhead power lines. Trooper Snow and the truck driver were both killed instantly.
Trooper Snow was a U.S. Coast Guard and a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the New York State Police for 19 years and was assigned to Troop B.
As Trooper Snow and the truck's driver worked on the tire, the fire truck's ladder came in contact with overhead power lines. Trooper Snow and the truck driver were both killed instantly.
Trooper Snow was a U.S. Coast Guard and a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the New York State Police for 19 years and was assigned to Troop B.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1979 – 1985
U.S. Coast Guard
1985 – 1989
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New York State Police
Trooper
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