Chief of Police William J. Logan, Fanwood Police Department, New Jersey

Chief of Police William J. Logan

Fanwood Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Tuesday, September 27, 1921

William J. Logan

Chief Logan was struck and killed by a train while searching for boxcar thieves in the early morning. While walking along the tracks he did not see a railroad engine that was backing up and was struck and killed instantly.

Chief Logan was the town's third Police Chief and had been with the agency for 15 years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 15 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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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 92nd anniversary year 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 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

August 7, 2013