Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Spann,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 17, 2024

Jimmi spann jr was my brother, having grown up with him, I can never forget my brother Jim spann, and until now, I am feeling the hurt, deep in my heart, I have ultimate respect for officers of the law, risking their lives, to protect us all, I love you all forever, coy Lynn preslar, and my mother, chritlstene opal driver spann

Eds coy Lynn preslar
[email protected]

November 21, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Spann.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 7, 2017

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 17, 2015

Officer Spann,
On today, the 59th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Abilene. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

June 17, 2013

My father, Officer Lloyd Maddox was serving with Officer Spann the night this happened. I was just 3 weeks old at that time so I have no personal memories about this, but I know this had a life-long effect on my father, and he would never speak of it. It was such a tragic loss for all involved.

Kay Maddox Doran
none

March 4, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 24, 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 58th anniversary year 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 23, 2012

I was 19 years old and living in the farming community of Eula when Jim Spann lost his life in the line of duty. I remember the shock and disbelief of the entire area at his loss. I did not know Jim, or the Spann family personally. The entire area was saddened by the event and it was etched in our memories.
Daily news today caused me to reflect on "kinder, gentler" times, but also brought to mind this sad event, and the name of the police officer remembered all these years for his sacrifice. A quick scan of his name on my computer brought up this article. Ms. Whiting, I'm sure that I am not the only one who still remembers Jim Spann by name. I hope you see this, and find some small comfort in knowing that his name is still remembered by many of us old timers. We thank you for his service.

Waylan Warren

August 26, 2012

Jim Spann was my brother. I was 6 1/2 yrs. old at the time of his death. The evening of the whole event is permanently set in my memory. My heart goes out to all families of Public Servants............may you be blessed for your loved ones service to your communities and thank you for sacrafices made due to their professions.

Sandra Spann Whiting
sister

June 14, 2012

AS A FORMER RESIDENT OF TEXAS I SALUTE OFFICER SPANN FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY. WHEN YOU PUT ON THAT UNIFORM YOU TAKE A RISK MANY PEOPLE ARE NOT WILLING TO TAKE. OFFICER SPANN WAS WILLING TO TAKE THAT RISK AND MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF ABILENE. OFFICER SPANN MADE AN HONORABLE CHOICE TO BE THERE AND FOR THAT HE IS A HERO. YOU SHALL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.YOU WENT BEYOND TO SERVE AND PROTECT.

AL LLANOS
FRESNO PD RET.

May 28, 2010

My dad was Jimmy's partner at the time of his death & I was named after him. Dad served APD 32 years before retiring. I've been with the department 24 and have a son planning on getting into the academy. The legacy continues.

A Cop is like a Christian....It's something you are, not something you do.

Patrolman James A Davis
Abilene Police Dept

June 11, 2007

my family members were involved in the hostage situation. God Bless and rest in Peace

March 28, 2006

May God bless you and your family.Thank you for your service to the Great state of Texas .Rest in peace brother.

Texas peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy class 89

March 25, 2004