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Patrolman Jon D. Birchem | Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Patrolman

Jon D. Birchem

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch: Monday, February 27, 1967

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 22

Tour: 1 year

Badge # 500

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 2/27/1967

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Jon Birchem was killed in an automobile accident while chasing two speeding cars in Wood County. He lost control of his vehicle on the icy road surface and struck a bridge pillar.

Patrolman Birchem was assigned to the Swanton Post and had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for one year. He is survived by his wife, son, and parents.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th 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 diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored amd revered. It is wonderful to hear how much the Ohio State Highway Patrol does to honor its fallen officers and to help the surviving families.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 27, 2012

 

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