Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was 11 wen we lost you. I remember the phone call that morning telling Mom & Dad you were missing. Sometimes it seems like yesterday. Can't imagine what you went through that day but you were probably thinking about Aunt C and Eddie. My heart ached then and still does. Love and miss you Uncle Bud.

Barbara Jean Flegel
Neice

September 2, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 3, 2020

Trooper Souden,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Michigan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 3, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

December 21, 2017

I was only 12, living in Brighton, Mi. This was big news in the day and ever since Trooper Souden disappeared I've been interested in the police and what they have to deal with. I haven't forgotten him.

Private citizen

January 9, 2016

I was 12 years and we lived just under a mile where Trooper Souden was taken from us. My father had seem him only minutes before and had no idea that Trooper Souden was already being held at gunpoint or he would have tried to help. Trooper Souden may have saved my father's life by not involving him that day. We hosted tired troopers and others who were conducting the search on our front lawn with cold water and rest. I could feel the loss already before he was even found. I learned to respect and admire public safety officers that very day and have held Trooper Souden and all of the others in highest regard since.

Bill Cromwell
Private Michigan Citizen

May 15, 2014

I think about you often and wonder what life would have had in store for you. I miss you but Uncle Bud. RIP

A niece

August 30, 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 54th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged 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

April 28, 2013

Merry Christmas, Trooper Souden, to you and your family.
Thank you for your sacrifice.

May God's peace be with you this holiday season!

Trooper
Michigan State Police

December 14, 2010

Thankyou for your service TROOPER SOUDEN, you are a true hero to us all.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 21, 2008

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Former MD Police Officer
Fauquier County, VA

September 3, 2007

Incredible that this killer only got 25 years. Godspeed to all Michigan Troopers, never forget Albert. Stay safe!!

sergeant wayne lovell
hoover alabama

August 27, 2006

I was on patrol duty from the Detroit Post, 30 miles from the Brighton Post, the day your watch ended. I had 3 years on the job then and although its been 46 years ago I rember vividly the anguish the events of the day brought to all of us troopers and our search efforts. I think of you and all our fallen comrades often. You will live in my memory forever. God Bless you.

Lt. Ray Kegler
Retired Michigan State Police

May 9, 2006

05/23/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Trooper Souden.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 24, 2004

I just wanted to say thank you Albert for giving your life to this job. You are very much a hero to me. I read your story so long ago, and ever since I have not forgotten what you went through. I was recently in Washington D.C. and I went to find your name. I said a prayer for you and your family and thanked you for your service. You are always in my thoughts as I pursue a future in law enforcement. Thank you for teaching us to be safe. God Bless you Albert.
ADB

Citizen Amy D. Brown
Sparrow Hospital

April 9, 2004

I drove through Argentine the other day. It is a beautiful small town. All of us that love police officers, agents, sheriff's and troops will never forget this heroic sacrifice.

Perhaps the state should erect a historic marker of the site where this tragedy occured. That way it would be a constant reminder to all citizens of the bravery of this trooper.

Private Michigan Citizen

October 28, 2003

I did not know you, except in what we learned as cubs about you at the Brighton Post. At this time you are the only trooper to have thier life taken in the line of duty from the Brighton Post. A terrible loss for all.

We who have served at Brighton have not forgotten you. We patrol the same beat you did and know well the area where you lived with your wife. Your picture and memorial has a place of honor within our post lobby. We answer questions about you by inquiring citizens who see the memorial. Your scarafice will not be forgotten.

Rest well in God's peace and continue to watch over your brothers and sisters in arms.

Sgt Therese Fogarty-Cremonte
MSP Brighton Post

I agree with a previous writer who wrote “No officer’s death should be without reflection.” May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. You served us well......RIP brother.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

No officer that gave his life should be without reflection……

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

I honor you

Anonymous