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Eagle Pass Police Department, Texas
End of Watch:
February 26, 2005
Age: 38
Badge Number:
05
Years on The Job:
11
Cause of Death:
Heart Attack |
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Officer Eric Jay Van Fossan responded to a family violence call,
and, along with other officers, struggled with a suspect and had to
pepper spray him. After the suspect was subdued and handcuffed,
Officer Van Fossan stepped back and fell, suffering a massive heart
attack. Officers at the scene administered CPR until the EMS arrived
and took over. officer Van Fossan was transported to the ER and
passed away.
Van Fossan was 38 years old and
was with the department one year.
He is survived by his wife Edna Dolores Martinez Van Fossan (also a
reserve officer with our agency) and three children: Alejandro
Javier, 6; Patrick Tomas, 4, and Austin Nicole, 1 and-a-half years.
Agency Information:
Eagle
Pass Police Department
100 S. Monroe
St.
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Phone: 830-773–9044
Fax: 830-773–6029
As a retired Firefighter Paramedic I consider all Law Enforcement
officers to be my brothers and sisters. My prayers go out to the
families of those lost in Atlanta. I will continue to pray for all of
your continued safety. The most important thing to do is come to your
family after your tour God Bless.
Captain, Jim Hensel
Retired Firefighter Paramedic, FL
Date: 03/26/2005
Time: 03:32 PM
Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity.
May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth
Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him
to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out
to the Officer's Department family and friends.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.
From all the Staff at Police
Special Inc.
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