Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Asst. Chief O’Brien,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Canton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 3, 2024

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 3, 2020

Rest in peace Assistant Chief of Police O'Brien.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2019

Assistant Chief O'Brien's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 8-12-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

August 12, 2016

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2013

Rest in Peace, Assistant Chief O'Brien. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 21, 2012

rest in peace O'Brien....Today, you are not forgotten. You are remembered and you are a hero! Rest in peace with god, and send him my love. I will be honored to meet all you heros one day in heaven.

kristine wilton
cousin of Christopher Nicholson/smithsburg MD EOW-12/19/2007

February 8, 2008

I met Chief O'Brien's son, who was quite elderly at the time. I recognized the lifetime of pain the son had endured with the loss of his father. I also saw the resentment of the lack of recognition for his father. I served as Chief of Police when our police department was renamed "The David O'Brien Public Safety Building" and a memorial built to him. During the ceremony I saw the wounds of time heal in the son. The son is now gone and reunited with his father. I hope these small acts make both of them proud.

Retired Chief Mike Elam
Canton Police Department

January 25, 2007

When I started in law enforcement I was in the Canton Police Station named in your honor. I wondered about the officer it was named for and finally learned the story. Your were a hero, Chief. Rest in Peace brother

Police Officer Ben Sleaford
Geneseo Police Dept.

June 20, 2005

You are a true hero to us all and your loss will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 15, 2005

MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. A HERO NEVER IS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

May 14, 2004