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Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams

Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, November 21, 1854

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams

Deputy Sheriff Reams,
On today, the 170th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Laurel County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 21, 2024

Wow! The internet is great. I found another hero in my family, I knew nothing about! I am writing my family history and came to William's name and had no information beyond his name and birth and now to find a hero, can't wait to tell the family. I wish I could contact these members . Son of a Maternal Reames, Milo Bowers @ Face Book.

Robert M. Bowers

October 10, 2020

My 3rd Great Grandpa, I am proud of you. Your wife Martha Jane Settle, raised all your children well, and never fully recovered from you leaving her so soon.

Danny Brown
3rd Great Grandson

November 4, 2015

William is my 5 times great grandfather. I am a genealogy/local history librarian and just discovered my relation to him. I am so proud to come from such a long line of law enforcement officers.

Holly Hensley
5 times great granddaughter

August 22, 2015

William Harrison Reams; Elizabeth Reams Nance is a 2g grand daughter of William. We are so proud and grateful to have an ancestor who was such a dedicated law man. Many of us as former servicemen know what it is like to have one's life on the line a few years, but these officers of the law have their lives on the line for an entire career!
William was one of those who gave his life in service to his community and country. We cherish and honor his memory

Betty Reams Nance
2g grand dau, one of 100's of his desc's

December 9, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 155th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 24, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 26, 2007

Rest in Peace

Tom Egan
Distant relative

October 10, 2005

Deputy Reams, sir, it is an honor to be the first to say thank you for serving your community and country. Rest in Peace.

Daniel Olivas
Civilian

October 10, 2004

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