Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brownie Russell Tribute

H.N. Brownie Russell, South Dakota Highway Patrolman. A co-worker and one of my best friends. We shared a duty station in Belle Fourche SD in the early 1950s. Brownie’s death and his life exemplified his dedication to the highest ideals of law enforcement and the South Dakota Highway Patrol. For example, he died on his day off after an all-night chase and aiding in the apprehension of a wanted felon. While not unusual in those years, three nights prior to Brownies death, he had been involved in a similar manhunt. Again, three days and nights with minimal sleep covering shifts for other officers.

H.N. Brownie Russell was a highly admired Police officer by all who knew him or worked with him. He was a well-liked man, highly respected and he was my best friend.

Jim Rumbolz, Sargent
Retired SD Highway Patrol (1952-1973)

Sargent James Rumbolz
SDHP

February 1, 2019

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 53rd 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, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 19, 2011

"Brownie"
STILL MISS YOU AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. AM IN TOUCH WITH FAE AND HOPE NEXT TIME SHE COMES CAN TAKE HER TO SPEARFISH TO YOUR GRAVE
SHIRLEY
2011

shirley parks
sister-in-law

May 18, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 27, 2007

Trooper Russell, God bless you, and your loved ones Sir. Thank you for your years of service. You are not forgotten buddy. Rest easy now my brother, your watch on earth is over.

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

November 21, 2006

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know. Rest in Peace, Officer Russell, we've got the watch from here.

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

August 30, 2004