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Private John E. Fessler | Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

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John E. Fessler

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Friday, April 23, 1937

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/22/1937

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and wounded

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Private Fessler was shot and killed while assisting Montour County deputies arrest a drunken man who had been terrorizing his family. As they approached the home the man opened fire, wounding Private Fessler. The deputies returned fire, wounding the suspect. Private Fessler succumbed to his wounds the following day.
Private Fessler had been with the agency for four years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 72nd 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. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, 68 years after you were killed.

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

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 1, 2009

 

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