LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE MOURNS LOSS OF OFFICER ANTHONY EDWARDS
(Los Angeles, California – May 10, 2013) Los Angeles World Airports Police mourns the loss of 12-year veteran Officer Anthony Edwards, who passed away on May 9 from medical complications after running a 5K Memorial Run to honor Airport Police Officer Tommy Scott, his academy classmate killed in the line of duty in April 2005. Officer Edwards, 46, joined Airport Police on October 7, 2001, and was assigned to Patrol Services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
“The entire Airport Police force is saddened by the sudden loss of Officer Edwards, who was dedicated to supporting his fellow officers and to ensuring the safety and security of the traveling public,” said Airport Police Chief Patrick Gannon. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and close colleagues. Airport Police will honor Officer Edwards just as he was there to honor Officer Scott.
Officer Edwards was born October 15, 1966, and lived in Santa Clarita, California. He graduated from the Rio Hondo Police Academy Class 161 on February 21, 2002. Prior to joining Airport Police, he worked as a security officer at LAX.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Candace Edwards; 21-year-old son Anthony, Jr.; 24 -year-old daughter Ashley; brothers Keith; Maurice; Donald; William; sisters Cynthia and Darlene Edwards; and sister Marsha Gilmore; as well as other relatives.
Funeral arrangements are pending. A memorial fund has been established by the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association at the Los Angeles Police FederalCredit Union (LAPFCU). LAPFCU members may donate to this account online through PATROL Online Banking, or by phone using the CODE 3 phone system at 877-MY-LAPFCU (877-695-2732). Please enter account number 2075262 S4 and LOS (first three letters of the account name). If you would like to mail in a donation, please make it payable to “Los Angeles Airport Peace Officer Association for Anthony Edwards ” and send it to:
Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union
Attn: Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association for Anthony Edwards
P.O. Box 10188
Van Nuys, CA 91410
Donations and cards can also be sent to:
Los Angeles Airport Police
6320 West 96th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045.
The Los Angeles Airport Police Division is the nation's premier aviation law-enforcement agency with over 1,100 specially trained police officers, security officers, and civilian staff protecting Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys airport.
