Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Lummie Sanders, Sr. of the Geauga County Sheriff's Department, Ohio, and the additional 89 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 28, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Lummie Sanders of the Geauga County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 86 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 28, 2022

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

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

July 28, 2020

Lummie Sanders was my uncle and I remember spending time with my family at his home in Chagrin Falls Ohio. The day of his accident was a very sad day for our family and I remember trying to console my cousin Amy. Lonnie Sloan I am sorry that you did not get to know him very well, however I would like to say that what I remember of him was all good. I still smile when I think of him.

Cynthia Saunders (Sanders)
Neice

July 13, 2020

He was my father I never really got to know him, as he was killed when I was very young. I wish that I had gotten to know him more. May God have mercy on his soul

Lonnie Sloan
Son

February 16, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Lummie Sanders of the Geauga County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 29, 2018

My great uncle also. My sister informed me of this page. I have heard so many things about him. The sanders family has a great history and strong roots in their community. The love that they had for each other was strong and they showed it. When they we're together one could since the love and respect they had for my grandmother (maggie sanders) who helped raise the younger ones after the death of their mother. 11 siblings in all! Many descendants still reside in Chagrin Fall and the Cleveland area.

T. H
Relative

February 4, 2016

Lummie Sanders is My Great Uncle. My name is Darlene Hopkins my Mothers name is Minnie Sanders. Her mother Maggie Sanders and Lummie are Sister and Brother. I learned about this page through a clients brother in law. I am so proud of him and to be apart of a family with great History. Lummie was a good man from the things people had to say about Him in Reflections. He is Loved and will never be Forgotten.

Darlene Hopkins
greatniece

December 18, 2015

Deputy Sheriff Sanders,
On today, the 48th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Geauga County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 28, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th 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 21, 2013

Deputy Lummie SAnders,
I am prod to say I knew Lummie at that time as I was also a deputy sheriff forn Sheriff Robusky. Lummie was always fun to be around and an honnest hard working deputy. SheriffnRobusky always spoke highly of Lummie. I remember that morning of the accident well as it is my birth day and I happen along at that time by Jack's trailer park. I knew Lummie and his partner and was very shocked to to see the reackage.

Kenneth Bell
Fellow deputy

December 1, 2011

Deputy Sherrif Lummie Sanders,
my granddad whom I never had the pleasure of meeting due to his sudden death. IM proud to say Lummie sanders is my granddad. on July 28, 1989 I gave birth to my daughter, Nechelle Nicole sanders. I had no idea that this was the day he passed. He was reborn through my Ne'chelle, that's why she's so special. Love you grandad.

Carmen sanders
Grand daughter

November 23, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Sanders,
On today, the 43rd annversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Geauga County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

July 28, 2008

Rest easy brother. You live through us, never forgotten.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)