Patrolman Harold Loyd Thorne Jr. of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Police Department died of a heart attach on Monday, April 25th shortly after completing required physical agility tests at the Tuscaloosa Police Academy. He is survived by his son, daughter, parents, sister, and three brothers. His son also serves as an officer with the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Having completed grad school at UA in Tuscaloosa, I met many of the fine men and women who are associated with that department and my condolences go out to them.
Trooper Jonathan W. Parker of the South Carolina Highway Patrol died on Monday, May 16th when his squad car was deliberately rammed during a vehicle pursuit of a robbery suspect. Trooper Parker is survived by his wife.