Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty Honored In Cranford Ceremony

CRANFORD, NJ — Even though Cranford’s Memorial Day parade was canceled because of the weather, members of the Cranford Police Department still gathered Monday to honor a fallen officer during a memorial service outside police headquarters.

The ceremony recognized Officer Robert F. Hand, who died in the line of duty on Feb. 11, 1975.

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Chief Matthew Nazzaro led the service alongside PBA President Matthew Siessel, Police Department Chaplain Pastor Tom Rice, Deputy Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner Paul Gallo, and Mayor Kathleen Miller-Prunty.

The Township's Memorial Day ceremony was held at Cranford High School due to the weather.