Trooper Edward P. Jesmonth, Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

Trooper Edward P. Jesmonth

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Tuesday, July 20, 1943

Edward P. Jesmonth

Trooper Edward Jesmonth was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a fire at a boatyard along the Connecticut River in Portland, Connecticut.

His patrol car left the wet roadway and struck a tree in East Hampton as he drove two other state police employees to the scene.

Trooper Jesmonth had been with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, fire

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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 70th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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.

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

January 13, 2013