Officer Thomas R. Fancher, Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

Officer Thomas R. Fancher

Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Tuesday, September 10, 1968

Thomas R. Fancher

Officer Fancher was killed in a motorcycle accident while escorting three heavy trucks through the intersection of Essen and Perkins. He lost control of the motorcycle and skidded into the paths of one of the trucks.
Officer Fancher had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

Most Recent Reflection

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th 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 the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

May 4, 2013