McLennan County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, January 12, 1935
Add to My HeroesEdward D. Emmons
Sheriff Edward D. Emmons was dispatched to an accident on the Dallas Highway about six miles north of Waco. While walking across the highway with one of the drivers of the damaged vehicles, Deputy Sheriff Emmons was struck by a passing automobile and fatally injured. The other man was seriously injured. The driver was charged with negligent homicide.
Emmons had been a Waco police officers since 1928 and had joined the sheriff’s office just six months earlier. He was survived by his wife, Bettie, son, Edward, and his mother who lived in San Antonio. He was 42 years old. He was buried in the Rosemound Cemetery in Waco.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 6 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Laslater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 12, 2012
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