Sergeant Newton Tressel Sites, West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

Sergeant Newton Tressel Sites

West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, September 2, 1942

Newton Tressel Sites

Sergeant Newton Sites succumbed to injuries in an airplane crash while on aerial patrol two days earlier near Parkersburg, Wood County.

Bio

Age 55
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident
Incident Date Monday, August 31, 1942

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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 71rst anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 28, 2013