Corrections Sergeant Edward T. Cunningham, aged 52, tragically lost his life on September 13, 1971, during the infamous Attica Prison riot in Attica, New York. Sgt. Cunningham, a dedicated officer with 22 years of service, was among the seven correctional officers who died in the line of duty during this violent uprising. The riot, which began on September 9, 1971, was a response to the prisoners' demands for better living conditions and political rights. The situation escalated quickly, leading
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