Cherokee Indian Police Department, Tribal Police
End of Watch Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Add to My HeroesAnthony E. Lossiah
Patrol Officer Tony Lossiah succumbed to complications of an injury he suffered during a foot pursuit in Cherokee two months prior.
He was suffered a torn muscle in his hip during the pursuit. The injury resulted in internal bleeding and additional complications. He was taken to Mission Hospital, in Asheville, where he developed complications from the original injury.
Patrol Officer Lossiah had served with the Cherokee Indian Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 704
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Location North Carolina
- Incident Date Tuesday, August 11, 2015
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 188 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
August 31, 2018
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