Trooper Arthur Paul Goetting, Illinois State Police, Illinois

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Trooper

Arthur Paul Goetting

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1951

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 1 year

Badge # Not available

Cause: Struck by train

Incident Date: 2/4/1951

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Goetting was killed when his patrol struck the engine of an Illinois Central passenger train at the Peter's Station crossing on Route 157 near Madison. His patrol car became stuck between the two engines and was dragged 15-feet before being knocked loosed by a switch standard.

Trooper Goetting was killed on his one year anniversary date with the Illinois State Police and was assigned to District 11. Trooper Goetting was a WWII veteran and survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixty-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.

Time never diminishes respect and 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
February 4, 2012

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