Officer Ralph D. Bates, Oregon State Police, Oregon

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Officer

Ralph D. Bates

Oregon State Police, Oregon

End of Watch: Thursday, November 8, 1962

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 4 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/8/1962

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed

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Officer Ralph Bates was shot and killed after he stopped a suspect driving a stolen car. The suspect was arrest and committed to the Oregon State Hospital, where he died in 1963.

Officer Bates had been with the agency for four months, and had previously served with the United States Navy.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th 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.

I pray for solace for those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 8, 2010

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Ralph D. Bates

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