Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office is flaying its flags at half staff in honor of former Deputy Thomas Wade Frazier.

The Officer died in the line of duty while working for the Artesia New Mexico Police Department.

The 42 year old Frazier began his career with the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office in 2004.

Frazier was also a member of the FEMA fire fighting team and Woodstock Rescue Squad.

In 2016 Frazier transferred to New Mexico (NM) and was killed in a traffic accident Friday morning.

The NM State Police are investigating the accident.

The Officer is survived by his wife Allison and their 3 children.

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