Sgt John Coughlin

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John Coughlin, 43, was a sergeant for the New York Police Department’s Emergency Services Truck 4 in the North Bronx and a former marine corporal, but his wife, Patty, described him as “a big mush.” “He took a week of vacation time each year so he could dedicate to the [Toys for Tots] program,” said Patty Coughlin, adding that he wanted needy children to have the things his three children had. “And believe me, he made sure his kids had all they needed, too.” Coughlin believed in giving of himself to those in need. Besides his work in the Toys for Tots program, he was also a volunteer firefighter in his hometown and involved in the Member Assistance Program for the NYPD, which helps police officers in a crisis situation. Coughlin joined the police department in 1983, spending time with the housing department before joining Emergency Services in 1994. He received his promotion to sergeant in 1988. He and Patty live in Ponoma, N.Y., a suburb in Rockland County, with their three daughters, Erin, 16, Tara, 13, and Kayla, 6. As dedicated as he was to others, he was most of all dedicated to his children. “He spent every minute he could with his kids. He’s a good dad.” – New York Newsday Victim Database 9/26/2001

– New York Newsday Victim Database 3/13/2002 More at NYPDAngels.com

Following her Finest father, who made ultimate sacrifice on 9/11

Marines honor fallen members of armed forces

Sgt. Mike Curtin, the reservist, Sgt. John Coughlin and Officer Vincent Danz were all part of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit and were among the first to enter the buildings after they were hit by …