Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, November 6, 1948
Reflections for Detective Ellery Bertram Purnsley
Det. Purnsley,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chester. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 6, 2023
Uncle Elery is remembered by the children and grandchildren of his half-sister Carol.
Michael G. Smith
Grand-nephew
May 15, 2021
This is my husband's grandfather. Thank you for remembering
Cheryle Sharpe
Grand daughter inlaw
January 15, 2021
Rest in peace Detective Purnsley.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2020
Rest in peace.
Lt. Jim Russo
November 7, 2019
Time will always allow us to learn of the greatness put fourth by others.. Det. Ellery B. Purnsley you chose to serve and protect and your family as in all of us will be for ever proud and honored by the ction you took that day many years ago ..
Thank you
William W Shepherd
Law enforcement supporter
William W Shepherd
City Resident
February 14, 2015
A Hero now in Heaven, Forever Remembered and Never Forgotten.
Kim Weigand - PA C.O.P.S.
Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008
November 6, 2014
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd 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
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
November 6, 2011
Gone but not forgotten. A true hero.
Rest easy brother,we've got it from here.
Sgt Mike Edes
Maine State Police
April 15, 2009
Detective Purnsley was the first Black to be promoted to Detective for the Chester Police Department. His memory lives on.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
November 6, 2007
Here we are one year later remembering and honoring you as always.
Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
November 6, 2007
You are rememberd today and thank you Sir for your service
VanDenBerghe
NH
November 3, 2007
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 2, 2007
Detective, today we honor and remember you, 58 years after your untimely departure. Though today we acknowledge the anniversary of the day you left us, it is everyday we say thank you and remember you for your service and bravery. Always remembered!
Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
November 6, 2006
DET. YOU WERE WAY BEFORE MY TIME, BUT I AHVE BEEN TOLD THE STORY OF HOW YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE MANY TIMES BY MY PARENTS AND OLDER OFFICERS.
YOU HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
OFF DIANE BRISCOE
CHESTER POLICE DEPT
May 18, 2005
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