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Bertram T. Zimmerman Badge: 5853 Class: 119 Rank: Trooper Age: 32 Died: 2/5/2004 DOB: 8/29/1971 Cause: MV Accident Site Dennis Twp. Stationed: Troop A TPU Service Time 2 Years 10 Mos. Residence: Gloucester Twp. Bertram T. Zimmerman III was born on August 29, 1971 in Camden, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Highland High School, Gloucester County College, received his undergraduate from Rutgers University and his Masters Degree from Seton Hall. He played baseball for his high school and colleges and with the Tri-County Hardenberg/Petes. Prior to enlisting in the New Jersey State Police, Trooper Zimmerman was also a Special Police Officer for Gloucester Township and then an officer for the Evesham Township Police Department. Trooper Zimmerman enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on March 14, 2001 as a member of the 119th Class and was stationed at the Woodbine Station in Troop "A" serving on the Tactical Patrol Unit at the time of his death. His service with the New Jersey State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of his duty and faithful and honorable devotion to the principles of the New Jersey State Police. Trooper Zimmerman died as a result of injuries received while in the performance of duty. Trooper Zimmerman was working as part of a team of State Police Troopers and Detectives investigating recent armed robberies at area convenience stores. At approximately 2:59 am on Thursday, February 5, 2004, Trooper Zimmerman was responding to assist in a robbery call from the Dennisville area when his troop car went out of control and struck a utility pole on state highway 83 near US 9 in Dennis Township, Cape May County. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Trooper Zimmerman served 2 years and 10 months with the New Jersey State Police. He is survived by his wife Denise, his mother Verna and two sisters Andrea and Jamie. Trooper Zimmerman was 32 years old. |