Patrolman Gerald De La Mater, Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman Gerald De La Mater

Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Monday, February 27, 1939

Gerald De La Mater

Patrolman De La Master was killed in a motorcycle accident while transporting culture tubes from the Paterson Board of Health back to Hasbrouck Heights. The tubes were needed to test school children during an epidemic of scarlet fever. He was attempting to pass a car on McLean Boulevard when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. He was able to jump off of the motorcycle but was struck by an oncoming truck.

Patrolman De La Master was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 32
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd 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 and your memory will always be honored amd revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 27, 2012