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Police Officer Arthur Del Gaudio, Jr. | Phoenix Police Department, Arizona Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

Police Officer

Arthur Del Gaudio, Jr.

Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch: Thursday, April 22, 1976

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: Not available

Badge # 2964

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 4/22/1976

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Del Gaudio was killed while in the pursuit of an impaired and reckless driver. The officer collided with another police car and then careened into the wall of a home. His death was instrumental in persuading the State Legislature to enact the Unlawful Flight statute.

Officer Del Gaudio was survived by his wife who was pregnant with their first child.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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. Like you, he was an excited and expectant father at the time of his death.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your families and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 23, 2012

 

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