Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota
End of Watch Saturday, April 2, 1955
Add to My HeroesElmer B. Simons
Patrolman Simons suffered a fatal heart attack following an altercation with a suspect in a local tavern.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored on this 57th
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 diminisher respect. 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
April 2, 2012
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