New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, January 3, 1928
Add to My HeroesRichard Connors
Detective Richard Connors and Detective Albert Wiebelt drowned when their police car crashed through the Napoleon Avenue ferry gate and plunged into the Mississippi River. Their deaths were ruled accidental.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 84th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect, not even 94 years.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 3, 2012
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