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Sergeant John E. Laughery | Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

Sergeant

John E. Laughery

Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 24, 1992

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 18 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Duty related illness

Incident Date: 11/1/1983

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant Laughery died from the AIDS virus after contracting it during a search conducted in November 1983. He was conducting a search of a woman's car for drugs when his hand was punctured by a hypodermic needle under one of the seats. He did not find out about his condition until 1989.

Sergeant Laughery had been with the Jersey City Police Department for 18 years and was survived by his wife and four children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 19th 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.

Reading the circumstances of your death was heartbreaking. I can see from the reflections left that you wree an amazing man and father. You must be proud that your family has continued your legacy of protecting and serving. I pray for their solace on this Thanksgiving Day for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya




Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 24, 2011

 

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