Alliance Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, July 20, 1963
Add to My HeroesPeter Lawrence Raga
Auxiliary Officer Peter Raga was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the Beechwood Festival at 2270 Beechwood Avenue in Alliance.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Auxiliary Officer Raga had served with the Alliance Police Department for three years and had previously served as a reserve deputy for Stark County. He was survived by his wife, three sons, five grandchildren, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Auxiliary Officer Peter Lawrence Raga of the Alliance Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 80 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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