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

Most Recent Reflection

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Trooper Jesmonth,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Connecticut. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 20, 2018