State police rededicate memorial to fallen trooper anthony raspa on i-195
New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan, Command Staff, Troopers and Trooper Anthony Raspa’s family members attend the Trooper Anthony Raspa #7425 Memorial Dedication and Ceremony on Route 195 in Upper Freehold, N.J. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. 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. His car left the roadway and collided with a tree. He was transported to CentraSta

State police rededicate memorial to fallen trooper Anthony Raspa on I-195

UPPER FREEHOLD, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police held a solemn rededication ceremony Friday along Interstate 195 to honor Trooper Anthony Raspa, who died in the line of duty ten years ago.

Colonel Patrick J. Callahan joined members of the command staff, fellow troopers, and Raspa’s family at milepost 9.5 eastbound, where the renovated memorial was unveiled. The tribute, officials said, ensures Raspa’s sacrifice will “never be forgotten.”

State police rededicate memorial to fallen trooper anthony raspa on i-195
New jersey state police superintendent colonel patrick callahan, command staff, troopers and trooper anthony raspa’s family members attend the trooper anthony raspa #7425 memorial dedication and ceremony on route 195 in upper freehold, n. J. On friday, oct. 3, 2025. 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. His car left the roadway and collided with a tree. He was transported to centrasta

Trooper Raspa, badge number 7425, lost his life on May 30, 2015, after a troop car crash while on patrol. He was taken to CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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.”  He graduated from the University of Delaware in 2012, where he participated in the “Around the World Study Abroad Program,” was a member of the crew team and the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

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.

State police rededicate memorial to fallen trooper anthony raspa on i-195
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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.  His car left the roadway and collided with a tree.  He was transported to CentraState Medical Center in Freehold where he died from his injuries.

The event marked not only the restoration of a monument but the continued remembrance of a trooper whose service and dedication to New Jersey remain deeply honored within the force.

State police rededicate memorial to fallen trooper anthony raspa on i-195
New jersey state police superintendent colonel patrick callahan, command staff, troopers and trooper anthony raspa’s family members attend the trooper anthony raspa #7425 memorial dedication and ceremony on route 195 in upper freehold, n. J. On friday, oct. 3, 2025. 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. His car left the roadway and collided with a tree. He was transported to centrasta

A decade later, the sign bearing his name still stands — a quiet reminder of duty, courage, and sacrifice.

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