Mount Holly Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, July 22, 1992
Add to My HeroesJohn O. Holmes
Officer John Holmes succumbed to a gunshot wound he suffered on March 28, 1975, by a sniper.
Officer William Wurst, of the Hainesport Police Department, and Patrolman Donald Aleshire, also of the Mount Holly Police Department, were also killed by the sniper. Officer Holmes had been paralyzed since the incident.
Officer Holmes was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 28, 1975
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Committed to mental institution
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Officer William C. Wurst
Hainesport Police Department, NJ
EOW: March 28, 1975
Patrolman Donald R. Aleshire
Mount Holly Police Department, NJ
EOW: March 28, 1975
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsTo fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.
I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
January 15, 2013
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