Motorcycle Officer John F. Less, St. Joseph Police Department, Missouri

Motorcycle Officer John F. Less

St. Joseph Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, October 22, 1923

John F. Less

Officer John Less was shot and killed by an ex-convict he was attempting to arrest. The man was wanted for escaping from officers the previous day while he was being arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct.

Officer Less had been with the agency for one year.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th 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.

Your sacrifice was made so many years ago. Evil was, is, and will be a part of life just as goodness such as yours will also be present.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

October 22, 2011