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Trooper Thomas J. Hanratty

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1967 - 1992
 

Thomas J. Hanratty was born on September 21, 1967.  An Elizabeth resident all his life, he attended Elmora School 12, Hamilton Middle School, Elizabeth High School and Kean College.  Thomas was also baseball player for Elmora Youth League.  He started with the league in 1976.  He played 2 years in the minor league, 2 years in the major league, and 3 years in the pony league.  Some of his coaches through those years were Pat Reidy, Pat Olear, Joe Brennan, Bill Maslo, and his father, Tom Hanratty Sr.   Tom Hanratty Sr. was a volunteer staff and board member of the Elmora Youth League in 1979 and 1980.

Trooper Hanratty graduated from the 112th State Police recruit class in February 1989 and was assigned to Troop B, which covers northern New Jersey.  Trooper Hanratty was killed in the line of duty on April 2, 1992.

Col. Justin Dintino, then superintendent of the State Police was quoted as saying, "Throughout his assignment, Trooper Hanratty displayed courtesy and professionalism and offered aid and to the citizens of New Jersey."

The Trooper Thomas J. Hanratty Memorial Complex is a tribute to a hometown boy.  A hometown boy, who lived and played in some of the same neighborhoods as the current children of Elmora Youth League, This memorial can only set a good example for these children

Visit the "In Memoriam" Web Page of the
State Troopers Fraternal Association
of the New Jersey State Police

https://www.stfa.org/memoriam.php

Hanratty Fields Dedicated on April 25, 1998

Trooper Thomas Hanratty(age 21) at Washington Station in 1989.

"I AM QUITE HONORED TO STAND HERE TODAY,ON THESE FIELDS,SO APPROPRIATELY NAMED AFTER TROOPER HANRATTY.TOMMY WAS A HERO,A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL OF US,AND A MAN OF INTEGRITY.WHO NO DOUBT,SHARED THE SAME DREAMS AS YOU CHILDREN,BY PLAYING IN THIS VERY LEAGUE"

Bill Dugan,
Elizabeth Police Officer
Elmora Youth League Coach
1999 EYL Opening Day Parade Chairman
From his speech to the players and parents
of EYL on April 17, 1999.

New Jersey State Trooper honor guard stand at attention during the dedication of the Hanratty complex in April 25, 1998.