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Police Officer Ronnie Ray Lerma | Garland Police Department, Texas Garland Police Department, Texas

Police Officer

Ronnie Ray Lerma

Garland Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, September 21, 1998

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 39

Tour: 11 years

Badge # 174

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 9/21/1998

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Injured in accident

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Officer Lerma was killed after being struck by a van during a traffic stop. As Officer Lerma was reaching over his motorcycle to get out his ticket book the van pulled into the median and struck him, throwing him down the highway. The van also struck the vehicle which Officer Lerma had pulled over, pushing it into oncoming traffic and killing the driver. The driver of the van was injured in the accident and admitted to the hospital.

Officer Lerma is survived by his wife and two children.

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Ronnie, its been been 13 years. Seems like yesterday you were a rookie and working dope. I remember helping you put your wig and disguise on in the locker room so you could go out and do what you loved to to best. I laugh every time I think about you getting "ghetto." You did a fine job my friend. We will never forget you. I know that you Gerald, and Mad Dog are sitting up there and watching over all of us....and all of us officers, former and present, from Garland and nationwide remember your sacrifice for us and others. We wont forget. Thank you for being a friend to all of us who worked with you. Thanks for the laughs you gave us and the smiles we all shared. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You were "family" then and are now...We dont forget....We all miss you my friend, but we know you are safe and you and Gerald and Mad Dog are keeping watch....Thank you.

Jay DeSisto
Former Garland P.D. (#215)
September 10, 2011

 

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