Deputy Sheriff Edward Funk, Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

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Deputy Sheriff

Edward Funk

Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch: Thursday, July 4, 1889

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/4/1889

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Acquitted

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Deputy Funk and Sheriff Galby Bronson were shot and killed by three brothers who supported a different political party as the sheriff. The two officers were ambushed at a picnic. All three were arrested and charged with murder.

Two of the brothers were tried and acquitted on September 6, 1990. The charges were then dismissed against the other brother.

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Sheriff Galby E. Bronson
Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, July 4, 1889
Cause: Gunfire

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and twenty-first 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.

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Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 4, 2010

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