Mr. Ambrose died in the line of duty on the New York State Thruway late last month. As he filled out paperwork for a two-car fender bender on Interstate 87's shoulder in Yonkers, a Jeep Cherokee veered off the road, causing a chain reaction crash. The impact caused two of the four vehicles involved, including Mr. Ambrose's Ford Crown Victoria police car and a tow truck that arrived on the scene, to go up in flames.

Mr. Ambrose lived in Floral Park until just recently when he moved to Rockland County to be closer to his job. Mayor Corbett, on behalf of the Floral Park community, extended heartfelt condolences to the Ambrose family. At Our Lady of Victory Church, Governor Pataki spoke highly of Mr. Ambrose. He leaves behind his brother Paul, his sister Christina and parents Wayne and Evelyn.