Trooper John D. Divers, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

Trooper John D. Divers

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, May 2, 1930

John D. Divers

Trooper Divers died after contracting septicemia while on duty in Florence Township in January, 1930. Septicemia is a result of bacteria in the blood.

He contracted the illness when an open wound on his finger came in contact with a suspect's blood during an arrest four months earlier.

Trooper Divers had served with the agency for 8 years.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 8 years
Badge 127

Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Sunday, January 19, 1930

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Your heroism and service is honored today on the 82ndanniversary 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 who was murdered in the 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.

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

May 2, 2012