Jasper County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, July 9, 1982
Add to My HeroesEdward Raymond Claude
Deputy Claude succumbed to injuries sustained 17 months earlier when he was assaulted by an inmate in the county jail. He was struck in the head with a window weight and knocked down a flight of stairs. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained until his death.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Sunday, February 22, 1981
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Claude,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
July 9, 2022
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