Police Officer Hoska Thompson, Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police

Police Officer Hoska Thompson

Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police

End of Watch Thursday, October 20, 1949

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Hoska Thompson

Police Officer Hoska Thompson died of exposure while serving civil papers in the area of Sawmill, Arizona, on October 20th, 1949.

His body was found in the wooded area of Sawmill Road the following day.

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Age 60
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Incident Details

Cause Hypothermia
Location Arizona

civil papers

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On this the 76th anniversary of your death, your memory and your sacrifice is remembered and honored. Your legacy of service continues to inspire.

My cherished son Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater was killed in the line of duty on April 24, 2005.

Time never diminishes respect.
Rest in Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

October 20, 2025