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Patrolman Thomas Barnett Elder | Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

Thomas Barnett Elder

Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, March 22, 1931

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 2 years, 1 month

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 1/4/1930

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Thomas Elder was injured while on patrol on Route 119, near the Scottdale Road, Connellsville, Fayette County. Patrolman Elder was struck by a drunk driver. He was thrown from his motorcycle, and suffered serious injuries. He was taken to the Hospital and died of his injuries and complications on March 22, 1931, over a year after the incident.

Patrolman Elder had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his mother.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst 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 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
March 22, 2012

 

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