New York State Trooper Joseph Longobardo was laid to rest in Saratoga Springs, New York on Monday, 11 September 2006. State police estimated 6,000 officers from all over the U.S. and Canada attended the funeral to remember Joseph Longobardo who was shot in an ambush during the hunt for a fugitive.
In 1992, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After completing boot camp and advanced training, he was assigned to Embassy Duty, providing high-level personal protection to dignitaries at various posts including Pakistan and Uruguay. His decorations and awards included the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, Rifle Expert Badge, Pistol Expert Badge, and numerous letters of appreciation and meritorious mast. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as a Sergeant in January of 1997.
Joe was currently serving with the 109th Airlift Wing as a Master Sergeant in the Security Forces Squadron at Stratton Air Force Base in Scotia, NY. He participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle and was a member of the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Phoenix Raven, a unit that responds to critical incidents worldwide. He was a graduate of Schenectady County Community College and the American Military Institute, receiving degrees in Criminal Justice. He had served with the State Police for 8 years.
Anyone wishing may donate to the Trooper Joseph A. Longobardo Memorial Fund, to benefit Joseph’s surviving wife of 4 years, Teri and son, Louis, aged 13 months. Checks should be made payable to NYS Trooper Foundation, 3 Airport Park Blvd, Latham, NY 12110 with a note that it is for the Longobardo Memorial Fund.
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