Officer Matthew Hazelton, 39, of the Dunkirk Police Department. died on 8/6/17. He lost his battle to the sudden onset of ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease which forced him to step away from his duties about six months ago. The department honored the fallen with a ceremonial end-of-service call, as his casket was lifted into a waiting hearse. In addition to being a K-9 officer, Hazelton served on the Dunkirk force for 14 and a half years, participating in the dive team, the SRT tactical team and most recently as the K9 officer with K9 Nico He was diagnosed with ALS around Christmas 2016, and was able to work a few more months. He enjoyed martial arts and earned a black in karate. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer L. (Carmello) Hazelton, whom he married Sept. 10, 2011; one daughter, Ava L. Hazelton. The family asks that memorials in Matt’s memory be made to the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter, 135 Old Cove Road, Suite 213, Liverpool, NY 13090.
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