Patrolman Robert Earl Sparks, Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina

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Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina

Patrolman

Robert Earl Sparks

Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch: Friday, March 8, 1968

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 1 year, 3 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 3/8/1968

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Sparks was killed in a motorcycle accident while in pursuit of a speeding motorist. He lost control of the motorcycle while rounding a curve on Ridge Road.
Officer Sparks had been with the agency for 15 months and was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the forty-first 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 8, 2009

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