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Trooper First Class John Edward Sawa | Maryland State Police, Maryland Maryland State Police, Maryland

Trooper First Class

John Edward Sawa

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 10, 1987

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 40

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 3/10/1987

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Sawa and Trooper Larry Small were killed when their cruisers were struck by a tractor trailer. The officers were in the median of I-95 near Havre de Grace, Maryland, exchanging information when the semi ran off the road and struck both of the cruisers.

Trooper Sawa had been with the agency for almost five years and was survived by his wife and two children.

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Trooper Larry Eugene Small
Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 10, 1987
Cause: Automobile accident

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 10, 2012

 

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