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Trooper John W. Staas

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch Saturday, December 2, 1961

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Reflections for Trooper John W. Staas

Trooper Staas,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USN during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 2, 2021

On this actual anniversary of your untimely departure I'd like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 2, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 9, 2020

RIP TROOPER, Thank you for your service

CPL CHIRICHELLO,LOU
LANCASTER PRISON/CERT

December 2, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 2, 2011

You will always be remembered. You would be so proud of Mazie, she has kept your memory alive as well as all of our fallen hero's. God Bless

Anonymous

December 2, 2010

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 3, 2007

We will always remember you and may you always rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 2, 2007

Mazie,

Without your love and support, I don't think Denise, Carmen and I could have gotten through the emotional week in D.C. God Bless you for being the wonderful person you are throughout our tragic loss from the very beginning.

The smiling faces of the survivors of the Triangle as we walked up the Capitol lawn when the Zimmerman family was called is etched in my mind forever.

Love,
Vicki & Carmen

Vicki Petrelli
MIL of Trp. Bertram Zimmerman EOW 2/05/04

June 17, 2005

Mrs. Staas,

I had the privilege of meeting you this past weekend in Washington D.C. during National Police Week. My husband Gary served as escort officer to Denise Zimmerman. I just wanted to tell you that it was a true honor to meet and be in the presence of you and the other survivors and honor your husbands and loved ones. I wish you continued peace and strength.

Colleen Brandt
Proud Wife of a NJ State Trooper

Colleen Brandt
Wife of a NJ State Trooper

May 16, 2005

Dear John:

It's been many years since your untimely death. Clearly, you lived by the credo of "Honor, Duty and Fidelity."

No New Jersey State Trooper rests with a "blank" reflection page. Trooper Staas, rest in peace...your job is done.

Anonymous

January 26, 2004

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