50 likes | 89 Views
Here, I am sharing the story and achievements of one of the Best Troopers in New Jersey, Anthony Raspa.
E N D
Trooper: Anthony Raspa Badge: # 7425 Class: 152 Rank: Trooper Age: 24 Died: 5-30-15 Site: Interstate 195, Upper Freehold Township Stationed: Hamilton-Sub Station Service Time: 1 year, 7 months Resided: Highland Park
Anthony Raspa was born in 1990 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. A lifelong Highland Park resident, he graduated from Bishop George Ahr High School in Edison, New Jersey. Anthony was a peer leader, played football and was captain of the wrestling team. He also received the “Greater Middlesex County Sportsmanship Award.”
Trooper Raspa enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on October 4, 2013, as a member of the 152nd Class and was assigned to Troop “C” Red Lion and Hamilton Stations. His service with the New Jersey State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and honorable devotion to the principles of the New Jersey State Police.
Trooper Raspa died as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in the line of duty. On May 30, 2015, at approximately 12:48 am, Trooper Raspa’s patrol car struck a deer on I-195 near mile marker 9 in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County. He is survived by his parents and three sisters. Anthony Raspa was 24 years old.