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Patrolman James P. Gardner | Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Patrolman

James P. Gardner

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch: Saturday, February 28, 1948

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 5 months

Badge # 172/455

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 2/28/1948

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman James Gardner was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a vehicle. His patrol car collided with another vehicle and then struck a telephone pole.

Patrolman Gardner was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for only 5 months. He was stationed at the Massillon Post.

He was survived by his parents.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 64th 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 28, 2012

 

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