Ranger Asa Edwin Thornton, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia

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Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia

Ranger

Asa Edwin Thornton

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia

End of Watch: Saturday, May 19, 1962

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 68

Tour: 28 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 4/29/1962

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Not available

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Ranger Asa Thornton succumbed to injuries sustained three weeks earlier when his department vehicle was struck by a drunk driver while he was on patrol.

Ranger Thornton had served with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for 28 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th 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 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 19, 2012

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Asa Edwin Thornton

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