Artesia Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Friday, May 21, 2021
Add to My HeroesThomas Wade Frazier
Corporal Thomas Frazier was killed in an automobile crash on US Highway 285 near milepost 77, north of Artesia, at about 10:45 am.
He was involved in an active investigation when his vehicle collided with the back of a tractor-trailer that was turning off of the roadway.
Corporal Frazier had served with the Artesia Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. He had previously served with the Shenandoah County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served as the chief of the Sun Country Volunteer Fire Department in New Mexico. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 73 ReflectionsTom,
It's hard to believe that a year has passed since you went to be with our Lord. So much has changed with myself and the kids. I pray that we are making you so proud of us. We talk about you every day and we miss you terribly.
Thank you for being the person that you were. Hardworking and dedicated to the calling that God gave you. You were an inspiration to many people. I pray that our babies turn into the type of person that you were when they grow up. Someone who would drop everything to help others. Someone who worked a profession that he loved. Someone who loves their family with all their heart and so much more!
We love and miss you so much. Until we see you again!
Allison Frazier
May 23, 2022
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