New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Thursday, March 30, 2000
Add to My HeroesRaymond J. Curtis
Corrections Officer Raymond Curtis died from head trauma while he was supervising a work crew at the Camp Georgetown Correctional Facility in Madison County.
The work crew was working in a wildlife management area clearing trees. Officer Curtis was carrying a log on his shoulders when he slipped and fell, hitting his head on a stump. The log that he was carrying then landed on his head.
Despite one of the inmates reporting the incident and the other inmates attempting to help, Officer Curtis died at the scene.
Officer Curtis was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and had served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services for ten years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, father, seven sisters, and four brothers.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsOfficer Curtis,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 30, 2025
