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Sergeant Doyle Reed Thorne | Utah Highway Patrol, Utah Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

Sergeant

Doyle Reed Thorne

Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

End of Watch: Saturday, July 30, 1994

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 52

Tour: 19 years

Badge # 118

Cause: Aircraft accident

Incident Date: 7/30/1994

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant Thorne was killed when his helicopter crashed while he was searching for a two-year-old girl. After the girl was located Sergeant Thorne started returning to Salt Lake City when he radioed in a distress call and disappeared from radar. The wreckage was located three days later.

Sergeant Thorne was a Vietnam War veteran and had been with the agency for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 19th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 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

I pray for the solace of all those that love and rememer you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
January 23, 2013

 

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