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Police Officer Frederick W. Walsh, Jr. | Long Beach Police Department, California Long Beach Police Department, California

Police Officer

Frederick W. Walsh, Jr.

Long Beach Police Department, California

End of Watch: Sunday, January 20, 1957

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 1/20/1957

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Officer Frederick Walsh was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a vehicle southbound on Terminal Island Freeway. His patrol car left the roadway after encountering a patch of fog and struck a light pole. He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries that night.

Officer Walsh was a four-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department and had served for five years in the US Navy. He was survived by his expectant wife, son, and daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 55th anniversary year 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
January 20, 2012

 

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