Cedar Bluff Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, December 29, 1972
Add to My HeroesElmos Sewell Morgan
Officer Elmos Morgan was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle.
He was ejected from his patrol car after it left the roadway and overturned. He was transported to Cherokee County Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The vehicle he was pursuing continued to flee.
Officer Morgan was U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Cedar Bluff Police Department for 14 months. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Your memory will always be honored and revered as time never diminishes respect.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 29, 2011
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