Sergeant John Sturdy, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

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St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Sergeant

John Sturdy

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Friday, April 10, 1863

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 33

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Incident Date: 4/10/1863

Weapon: Blunt object

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Sturdy was beaten to death by two men with clubs in retaliation for the arrest of the men's friend. The attack on Officer Sturdy took place on Second Street near Cedar Street as he patrolled his walking beat.
Sergeant Sturdy had been with the agency for seven years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and forty- sixth 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 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
April 12, 2009

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John Sturdy

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