Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

July 6, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 43rd anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

July 6, 2018

Today another Anniversary of this horrible day... you are missed and still a Mountain of a Man in all our memories!!! Son still idolizes you and is also a Deputy (SGT) because of you..You and your son are together again and please know you are still a Deputy and Force to remember in all out minds...always RIP Mountain of a Man...

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friend jerri beatty

July 7, 2016

Deputy Pribble, you are my father's cousin. I remember your picture hanging in my father's house for years. I even remember meeting you! In your honor, we will be driving to 6 police substations in the Albuquerque area to deliver care packages and letters of encouragement. Thank you for your sacrifices. I'm happy I had a chance to meet you.

Debbie Pribble Christy
Family member

December 15, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015

MY BOYS AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER'S FATHER WAS FRANK'S FRIEND FOR YEARS I BABYSAT MATT HIS SON ON THAT FATEFUL NITE...WILL NEVER FORGET IT OR THE FUNERAL OR THE LOST LOOK ON MATT'S FACE AT THE FUNERAL..HE NOW IS WITH HIS FATHER IN HEAVEN..FRANK MARION PRIBBLE WAS A MOUNTAIN OF A MAN HIS TALES ARE KNOWN ALL OVER SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY..MY EX WAS LOST WITHOUT HIM..MY OLDEST SON IS A SGT RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT BECAUSE HE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE LIKE HIS "UNCLE FRANK" HIS WIDOW FAYE IS STRONG AND DEALS WITH THE LOST OF FRANK AND NOW HER SON MATT...SHE IS N AMZINGLY STRONG WOMAN..MISS YOU FRANK... WE ALL DO

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FRIEND

February 7, 2014

I was 12 years old travelling with my family, stopped at a rest stop to let the engine cool after a hot drive south from through the desert. I saw the officer walking along the cab of the truck from the passenger's door toward the front of the hood, while man inside leaned out of the window of his camper with a rifle and shot the officer in the back. Now I know his name - Deputy Pribble. He has been in my thoughts from time to time for decades. I wish I had the presence of mind to warn him. My sympathy goes out to Deputy Sheriff Pribble and his family.

A. Sanders
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September 24, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 12, 2013

Rest in Peace, Deputy Pribble. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 21, 2012

You were my father's partner and his best friend. This past week we lost 2 officers in the line of duty in the small town where my father now lives. The pain of loosing you is still fresh in his memory and I know that there is not a day that goes by that he does not think about you. He does not talk about it much but I know that he loves you like a brother. You are a hero to us all. We will never forget.

Cindee Brown-Mills

September 11, 2010

You were my father's partner and his best friend. This past week we lost 2 officers in the line of duty in the small town where my father now lives. The pain of loosing you is still fresh in his memory and I know that there is not a day that goes by that he does not think about you. He does not talk about it much but I know that he loves you like a brother. You are a hero to us all. We will never forget.

Cindee Brown-Mills

September 11, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 6, 2010

I drive by the Highway named in your memory, I relive the day when you were killed in my mind and now My prayers are with Faye for your beloved son, Matt, has come to your strong embrace once again and may you both find peace. You always have been a hero to our family you were my children's father best friend..My son is now a Sgt at Riverside Co Sheriff Dept because he wanted to be like his "Uncle Frank." may you and Matt find peace in Heaven..all my love...

Anonymous

July 4, 2010

Its an honor to serve at the Fontana Station. To this day you are regarded and looked upon as a selfless hero. You will always be honored and revered at our Department and Station-03.

Deputy DG
SBSD

June 18, 2009

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 20, 2007

My parents, brother, sister, and I were there that fateful moment. We never forgot your heroism and the heroism of your colleagues and the priority all of you showed for our safety and the safety of other innocent bystanders that day.

Barry Sanders

April 7, 2007

Deputy Pribble, I did not know you and came to this department long after your unfortunate death; that said, I just want you and your family to know that you not only left this department a legacy but you are a legend within it.

I have heard many stories of your honor and fearlessness. My husband is also a part of the department and I only hope that you and all of God's other heroes are watching over "have the back" of all the deputies and officers down here.

Thank you for your sacrifice!

SBSD

February 26, 2005

Deputy Pribble you lost you life the day I was born. I want you and your family to know your sacrifice has not been forgotten. We will continue to fight the good fight, please keep an eye on us.

Deputy Justin Murphree
Union County Sheriff's Office

February 22, 2005

Frank, you taught me so much while i was growing up and this is to know that i did make it to adulthood, and to also let you know that you are badly missed even now.You were my best friend, and you always will be. You were Fontana's gentle Giant, and in my heart you will always be that,, Rest well my friend

Jeannie (Fuller) Goodwin
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