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Police Officer Karen Jean Bassford | Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia

Police Officer

Karen Jean Bassford

Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 27, 1977

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 7/27/1977

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Police Officer Karen Bassford was killed in an automobile accident on Gallows Road, near Merry Oaks Lane, while responding to a burglary call shortly after midnight.

As she was coming around a curve her vehicle spun out of control and struck a utility pole. Officer Bassford was thrown from the vehicle. She was transported to Fairfax Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Officer Bassford was assigned to the McLean Substation. She had been with the department for one year and had served on the Arlington County Sheriff's Department for two years. She was survived by her parents.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
January 20, 2013

 

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