New Haven Register (New Haven, CT)
Trooper’s funeral set for Thursday
Connecticut troopers are preparing to bury a 26-year veteran of the force who was swept away by rushing floodwaters early Thursday morning.
Sgt. Brian Mohl was assigned to Troop L in Litchfield. He was working a midnight shift while remnants of Post-Tropical Depression slammed into the state. Officials said Mohl was found dead after he made a call for help when his car was being swept away near Jacks Bridge in Woodbury.
Mohl is the 25th Connecticut state trooper who has been killed in the line of duty since 1903, according to the Connecticut State Police Union.
Mohl’s wake will be held on Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Xfinity Theater, 61 Savitt Way in Hartford. The funeral will take place on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the same location.
The Connecticut State Police Union is encouraging the public to celebrate Mohl’s life and support his family at these services.
Mohl is survived by his wife, Susan, and three children: 14-year-old Brian Mohl, II, 24-year-old Samantha Ganem and 28year-old Peter Ganem. He is also survived by three brothers, two sisters and his parents.
The Connecticut State Police Union, along with National Troopers Coalition, 100 Club and others are providing financial assistance to help with next week’s services and to support the family.
The public can donate funds to help with the funeral arrangements and support the family. Donations can be sent via Venmo to “@CSP-Union” or to the Sgt. Brian Mohl Fund, c/o CSPU at 500 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118. Checks can be sent to the union with a notation stating “Sgt. Brian Mohl.”