Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, April 20, 1952
Add to My HeroesBobby J. Thatcher
Deputy Bobby Thatcher was killed when he was struck by an out-of-control race car at the Dayton Speedway while on assignment there. He was attempting to push a female patron out of the way when he was struck and killed instantly. Despite his brave efforts, the patron was also killed.
Deputy Thatcher was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for only 5 days. He was survived by his parents, brother, and twin sister.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 5 days
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Special Deputy Sheriff Bobby J. Thatcher of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 20, 2022
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