Deputy Marshal Cornelius Finley

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United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

Deputy Marshal

Cornelius Finley

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Monday, September 2, 1878

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Age: 49

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Arizona

Incident Date: 9/2/1878

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never tried

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Deputy Marshal Cornelius Finley and Deputy Marshal John Hicks Adams were shot and killed near what is modern day Davidson's Canyon, Arizona. The suspects were chased in Mexico and apprehended but never tried or convicted in connection with either murder.

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Deputy Marshal John Hicks "JH" Adams
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, September 2, 1878
Cause: Gunfire

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 135th 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 2, 2009

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