Patrolman William J. Cady - South Plainfield NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 35.336 W 074° 24.232
18T E 550446 N 4493297
While conducting a routine traffic stop on an entrance ramp to Interstate Highway 287, he was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
Waymark Code: WM12NJE
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
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Patrolman William J. Cady Badge #9 April 22, 1945-April 19, 1975-After completing his tour of duty with the military, Cady became a member of the South Plainfield Police Department on February 24, 1969. In 1971, he received a commendation for single handily subduing two burglary suspect who had violently resisted arrest. While conducting a routine traffic stop on an entrance ramp to Interstate Highway 287, he was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. The operator of the vehicle was under the influence of narcotics at the time of the accident. His wife Jane, daughter Stephanie, and son Rhett survived him.
The plaque is mounted on the site of the wall at the entrance to the Police Athletic Memorial Field on Cady Lane.
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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