Deputy Sheriff Robert Gardner, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff Robert Gardner

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Friday, July 17, 1908

Robert Gardner

Deputy Gardner was shot and killed during a clash with a group of strikers who were picketing a coal mine. Deputy Gardner and 12 other deputies were escorting strike breakers across the picket lines when they were fired upon.

Deputy Gardner and 12 of the miners were shot and killed during the ensuing shootout.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and second 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 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 Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 17, 2010