THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE  Sergeant John C. LaRose Pennsylvania State Police Troop "F" 1991-2013

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Years of Service: 21 years, 9 months

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle Accident
Date of Incident: Monday, July 1, 2013
 

Sergeant John C. LaRose 50, Troop F, was killed in a vehicle crash when his patrol
car collided with another vehicle on Route 120 in Lumber Township, Pennsylvania, while traveling between Emporium and Muncy.

He was travelling on a curved portion of roadway when his vehicle lost traction due to wet conditions. The vehicle crossed the center line and struck another oncoming car. Sergeant LaRose was killed in the crash while the two occupants of the other vehicle were injured.

Sergeant LaRose was an avid pilot, and spent 11 years flying in the state police's Aviation patrol unit out of Montoursville.

After the air unit moved, LaRose was offered a position flying out of Harrisburg. However, he wanted to stay in the local area, where he had built a home. He
returned to field work instead of transferring down to Harrisburg.

He served as station commander of the Emporium barracks.

He was a son of Anthony N. LaRose Jr. and Amelia P. (Pastorella) LaRose, who survive.

On July 22, 2000 he married the former Carla J. Simpler, who also survive with four children.

Sergeant LaRose was a U.S. Air Force veteran and At 50 years of age, Sergeant LaRose had completed 21 years, 9 months of service with the Pennsylvania State Police.

Troopers from all over the area took part in funeral services for Sergeant John LaRose in Muncy. Burial was held at 10 a.m. Officiating was Rev. Glenn McCreary.Interment with Pennsylvania State Police honors followed at Resurrection Cemetery, Montoursville.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grenoblefuneralhome.com

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement Camp Cadet, 50 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA 17847 (online at www.svlecc.com) or Williamsport Soap Box Derby, P.O. Box 1837, Williamsport, PA 17703.