Patrol Sergeant Donald Hartley Basquette, Waco Police Department, Texas

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Patrol Sergeant

Donald Hartley Basquette

Waco Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 11, 1969

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Age: 31

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/22/1968

Weapon: Handgun; .25 caliber

Suspect: Apprehended

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Sergeant Basquette succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two months earlier while he and other officers attempted to arrest a man wanted for murder and robbery. The suspect produced a .25 caliber handgun, took Sergeant Basquette's service revolver at gunpoint, and then shot him. The suspect then surrendered to other officers at the scene.

Sergeant Basquette had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and two small children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect.and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 11, 2012

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Donald Hartley Basquette

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