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Trooper First Class Charles Straining Rathell | Maryland State Police, Maryland Maryland State Police, Maryland

Trooper First Class

Charles Straining Rathell

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 18, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 6 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Aircraft accident

Incident Date: 9/18/1973

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Rathell and Trooper Donald Parkerson were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed in Beltsville. The crew were attempting an emergency landing after an engine failure.
Trooper Rathell had been with the agency for almost six years.

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Trooper First Class Donald Eugene Parkerson, Jr.
Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 18, 1973
Cause: Aircraft accident

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 18, 2010

 

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