{"officer":{"id":"15957","cause_id":"6","agency_id":"3824","rank_id":"87","first_name":"Joseph","nickname":null,"middle_name":"Marshall","last_name":"Evans","suffix":null,"badge":"Not available","gender":"M","age":"Not available","is_approved":"1","is_veteran":"1","is_odmp_discovered":null,"race":"C","tour_of_duty_days":"Not available","date_eow":"Thursday, May 6, 1965","date_doi":"Wednesday, May 5, 1965","incident_state":"TX","weapon_id":"1","incident_description":"Game Warden Joe Evans succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in a head-on collision on Texas Highway 254 (modern-day Texas Highway 16) three miles southeast of Graham in Young County.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe was returning from dropping off water samples at a testing facility when his vehicle collided with a chemical truck at 12:05 pm.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWarden Evans was a Koren War veteran. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, father, and brother.","extra_incident_id":null,"extra_incident_name":null,"suspect_information":"Not available","related":null,"nleomf_panel":"55","nleomf_line":"22","nleomf_dir":"E","odmp_notes":null,"dt_created":"2002-01-01 00:00:00","dt_updated":"2020-11-03 16:20:28","updater":"chris","incident_loc_lat":"33.0565440","incident_loc_lon":"-98.5566970","is_lodd_sent":"1","dt_approved":"2002-01-01 00:00:00","is_felonious":"0","full_name":"Joseph Marshall Evans","rank":"Game Warden","cause":"Automobile crash","weapon":"Not available","extra_incident":"","agency":"Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division","agency_type":"Natural Resources","address1":"4200 Smith School Road","address2":null,"city":"Austin","hq_state":"TX","state_abbr":"TX","agency_zip":"78744","state":"Texas","incident_state_name":"Texas","parole_id":null,"parole_date":null,"is_parole_published":null,"is_flagged":"0","flagged_comment":null,"flagged_date":null,"flagged_by":null,"created_by":null,"patch":{"id":"32879","media_type":"image","related_table":"agency","related_id":"3824","filename":"texas-parks-and-wildlife-department-law-enforcement-division.png","is_primary":"1"},"url":"\/officer\/15957-game-warden-joseph-marshall-evans","reflection_url":"\/officer\/reflections\/15957-game-warden-joseph-marshall-evans","ogtitle":"Game Warden Joe Evans succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in a head-on collision on Texas Highway 254 (modern-day Texas Highway 16) three miles southeast of Graham in Young County."},"cms_content_sign_up_benefits":"","officer_tags":"routine driving","total_reflections":11,"reflections":[{"id":"1075093","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2025-05-06 22:54:31","content":"Game Warden Evans,\nOn 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 during the Korean War.  And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.","signature":null,"sender_name":"BPA Mike Casey","sender_agency":"United States Border Patrol(Retired)","sender_email":"mikeusbp9610@icloud.com","sender_ip_address":null},{"id":"744307","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2016-05-07 19:22:57","content":"Rest in Peace Warden Joe Evans.  Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the states great wildlife resources and the citizens of The Great State of Texas.","signature":null,"sender_name":"Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)","sender_agency":"Port Terminal Railroad Police  Houston, Texas","sender_email":"barry_sherwood@yahoo.com","sender_ip_address":"184.21.88.27"},{"id":"740782","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2016-03-22 15:12:53","content":"I never new you but I would of wanted to I didn't make it to you memorial, I was at school, my great aunt and nana (which were your daughters) went and their daughter Valerie went, \nYou are remembered in me and everyone you meant and loved.\n\nR.I.P\nYou will be forever missed and loved","signature":null,"sender_name":"Mackenzie mcnair","sender_agency":"Great grandchild","sender_email":"kenzie.mcnair@gmail.com","sender_ip_address":"76.1.125.223"},{"id":"567046","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2012-06-13 17:11:50","content":"I was just six years old Dad, when you were taken from us in '65. I remember you well and still have a love of the outdoors. When things get stressful, I still want to go fishing. Vickie and I are taking care of mom now. She so wants to be \"home\" with you.  I have always been so proud of what you did. I love and miss you. \n\nWhat an inspiration to find this and the comments today, 6\/13\/2012","signature":null,"sender_name":"Janine Evans Wise","sender_agency":"Daughter","sender_email":"wise8187@earthlink.net","sender_ip_address":"99.6.144.99"},{"id":"561096","user_id":"64","officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved-auto","dt_submitted":"2012-05-06 11:53:16","content":"Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.\n\nTime never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. \n\nRest In Peace.","signature":"Phyllis Loya\nMom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4\/24\/05","sender_name":"Phyllis Loya","sender_agency":"","sender_email":"phyllisloya@yahoo.com","sender_ip_address":"98.210.149.188"},{"id":"472138","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2010-11-01 14:09:11","content":"Your were a man of integrity at home and on the job.  You will always be remembered by many and admired.","signature":null,"sender_name":"Vickie Evans Rinebold","sender_agency":"Your Daughter","sender_email":"vickie@lonestarbands.com","sender_ip_address":"d01d0a9e"},{"id":"451456","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2010-05-06 07:39:11","content":"Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.","signature":null,"sender_name":"James Sheppard","sender_agency":"Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12\/7\/06","sender_email":"shepslt@aol.com","sender_ip_address":"d863b932"},{"id":"402671","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2009-05-06 23:46:50","content":"Warden Evans,\r\nSir, on today, the 44th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of state of Texas. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.\r\n\r\nR.I.P.\r\nUSBP","signature":null,"sender_name":"Anonymous","sender_agency":"","sender_email":"","sender_ip_address":"4b29a6e2"},{"id":"342693","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2008-05-07 10:39:25","content":"you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service","signature":null,"sender_name":"VANDENBERGHE","sender_agency":"MANCHESTER, NH","sender_email":"VDBCONSULTING@AOL.COM","sender_ip_address":"d8ccca5a"},{"id":"342692","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2008-05-07 10:38:20","content":"you are remembered today and thank you sir for your service","signature":null,"sender_name":"VANDENBERGHE","sender_agency":"MANCHESTER, NH","sender_email":"VDBCONSULTING@AOL.COM","sender_ip_address":"d8ccca5a"},{"id":"106822","user_id":null,"officer_id":"15957","related_table":"officer","status":"Approved","dt_submitted":"2005-06-05 11:56:45","content":"Game Warden Evans, After 40 years your sacrifice is still remembered, Thank you.","signature":null,"sender_name":"X-Trooper","sender_agency":"","sender_email":"amf217@yahoo.com","sender_ip_address":"d8e31a55"}],"agency":{"id":"3824","name":"Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division","state":"TX","address1":"4200 Smith School Road","address2":null,"city":"Austin","zipcode":"78744","hq_state":"TX","phone":"5123894630","current_agency_id":null,"agency_type_id":"15","chief_exec_name":null,"chief_exec_phone":null,"chief_exec_email":null,"benefits_poc_name":null,"benefits_poc_phone":null,"benefits_poc_email":null,"benefits_poc_cc_name":null,"benefits_poc_cc_email":null,"benefits_notes":null,"agency_uri":"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/about\/administration-divisions\/law-enforcement","agency_lat":"30.1928222","agency_lon":"-97.7150883","dt_created":null,"dt_updated":"2019-03-05 17:46:43","agency_type":"Natural Resources","state_name":"Texas","hq_state_name":"Texas","lodd_count":"14","k9_lodd_count":null,"current_agency_name":null,"patch":{"id":"32879","media_type":"image","related_table":"agency","related_id":"3824","filename":"texas-parks-and-wildlife-department-law-enforcement-division.png","is_primary":"1"},"component_agencies":[{"id":"4911","name":"Texas Game and Fish Commission","state":"TX","address1":null,"address2":null,"city":"Austin","zipcode":"78744","hq_state":"TX","phone":null,"current_agency_id":"3824","agency_type_id":"15","chief_exec_name":null,"chief_exec_phone":null,"chief_exec_email":null,"benefits_poc_name":null,"benefits_poc_phone":null,"benefits_poc_email":null,"benefits_poc_cc_name":null,"benefits_poc_cc_email":null,"benefits_notes":null,"agency_uri":null,"agency_lat":"30.1963110","agency_lon":"-97.7308070","dt_created":null,"dt_updated":"2016-09-20 19:26:57","agency_type":"Natural Resources","state_name":"Texas","hq_state_name":"Texas","lodd_count":"2","k9_lodd_count":null,"current_agency_name":"Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division","patch":{"id":"47733","media_type":"image","related_table":"agency","related_id":"4911","filename":"texas-game-and-fish-commission.png","is_primary":"1"}},{"id":"4910","name":"Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission","state":"TX","address1":null,"address2":null,"city":"Austin","zipcode":"78744","hq_state":"TX","phone":null,"current_agency_id":"3824","agency_type_id":"15","chief_exec_name":null,"chief_exec_phone":null,"chief_exec_email":null,"benefits_poc_name":null,"benefits_poc_phone":null,"benefits_poc_email":null,"benefits_poc_cc_name":null,"benefits_poc_cc_email":null,"benefits_notes":null,"agency_uri":null,"agency_lat":"30.1963110","agency_lon":"-97.7308070","dt_created":null,"dt_updated":"2016-09-20 19:26:57","agency_type":"Natural Resources","state_name":"Texas","hq_state_name":"Texas","lodd_count":"4","k9_lodd_count":null,"current_agency_name":"Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division","patch":{"id":"47734","media_type":"image","related_table":"agency","related_id":"4910","filename":"texas-game-warden.png","is_primary":"1"}}]},"related_officers":[],"related_k9s":[],"hide_add_hero":0}