John Garscia served in the U.S. Army.
Private Garscia was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while executing a warrant in Inkerman, Pennsylvania. Private Garscia and another officer were inside a saloon when they both attempted to arrest a subject with an outstanding warrant. The subject resisted arrest and as Private Garscia partner drew his revolver, the weapon accidentally fired wounding Private Garscia. Private Garscia was taken to Pittston Hospital where he succumbed to his wound a week later. Private Garscia was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for more than three years. Private Garscia was assigned to Troop B, Wilkes-Barre, present-day Troop P, Wilkes-Barre.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Private Garscia gave the Pennsylvania State Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Pennsylvania, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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