Special Deputy Sheriff Bobby J. Thatcher

Special Deputy Sheriff Bobby J. Thatcher | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Special Deputy Sheriff Bobby J. Thatcher

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, April 20, 1952

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Bobby J. Thatcher

Deputy Bobby Thatcher was killed when he was struck by an out-of-control race car at the Dayton Speedway while on assignment there. He was attempting to push a female patron out of the way when he was struck and killed instantly. Despite his brave efforts, the patron was also killed.

Deputy Thatcher was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for only 5 days. He was survived by his parents, brother, and twin sister.

Bio

  • Age 21
  • Tour 5 days
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Special Deputy Sheriff Bobby J. Thatcher of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

April 20, 2022

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