Bobby J. Thatcher

Special Deputy Sheriff

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In memory of

Bobby J. Thatcher

1952

Killed that day
April 20, 1952, aged 21

Their life

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.

Survived by

He was survived by his parents, brother, and twin sister.

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