Fryeburg Police Department, Maine
End of Watch Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Add to My HeroesNathan Michael Desjardins
Police Officer Nathan Desjardins succumbed to injuries sustained on May 27th, 2017, in a boating accident on the Saco River.
He was participating in his first day of water rescue training when he and his training officer were dispatched to assist with the rescue of three boaters who had been thrown overboard when their canoes capsized. One of the missing boaters drowned during the incident.
Officer Desjardins' patrol boat struck a submerged object in the water as it came around a bend in the river. Both officers were thrown overboard and Officer Desjardins suffered a severe head injury.
Both officers were flown to Central Maine Medical Center where Officer Desjardins remained in a coma until succumbing to his injuries on June 6th, 2017.
Officer Desjardins served as a part-time officer with the Fryeburg Police Department for three months and was a full-time student at the University of New England. He is survived by his parents and brother.
In October 2018, Fryeburg's Canal Bridge was renamed Officer Nathan Michael Desjardins Memorial Bridge.
Bio
- Age 20
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Boating accident
- Incident Date Saturday, May 27, 2017
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View all 136 ReflectionsOfficer Desjardins, it has been 7 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 3 months of law enforcement service.
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