Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, April 7, 1948
Add to My HeroesFloyd E. Lawson
Patrolman Floyd Lawson was killed when the automobile he was in struck a parked car.
Patrolman Lawson suffered a skull fracture and never regained consciousness. He died two months later from the injury. Patrolman Lawson had just returned to work after being wounded in a gun battle several months earlier.
Patrolman Lawson was a United States Coast Guard Reserve World War II veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for seven years. He was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, February 27, 1948
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsPatrolman Lawson,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
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