Patrolman Fasiolepia F. Ta'Ase, American Samoa Department of Public Safety, American Samoa

Patrolman Fasiolepia F. Ta'Ase

American Samoa Department of Public Safety, American Samoa

End of Watch Sunday, June 21, 1981

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Fasiolepia F. Ta'Ase

Patrolman Fasiolepia Ta'Ase was killed after being attacked by a man with a metal pipe.

He was responding to a fight at a local nightclub at 1:00 am when the incident occurred.

The subject who murdered him was apprehended and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Patrolman Ta'Ase had served with the Department of Public Safety for two years. At the time of his murder, members of the agency were unarmed.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object; Pipe
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

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