El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Friday, July 1, 1864
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Joseph Staples
Deputy Sheriff Staples,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Dorado County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 1, 2024
Deputy Staples
As a retired deputy from your same dept., El Dorado County, or EDSO, I want you to know that you still live on! After joining EDSO, I learned of you and have been to your grave site several times to pay my respects. We were proud that your sacrafice was our only one for over 100 years until our recent loss of Deputy Ishmael in 2019. You have not been forgotten.
Deputy Royce Windham
El Dorado Sheriff
August 26, 2022
Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 1, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 154th anniversary of your EOW.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
July 1, 2018
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 10, 2016
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
July 4, 2015
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 148th 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
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Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 19, 2012
Deputy Sheriff Staples,
On today, the 148th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Dorado County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
July 1, 2012
Rest in Peace, Deputy Staples. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
October 22, 2009
Much of the War depicted in movies is confined to the East Coast. As one who hails from the City (Charleston, S.C.)where the "War of Northern Aggression" began, I often share stories about California related to the War. Here in Los Angeles remains a "Civil War"(sic) Barracks.
Deputy Staples:
May Your Soul Rest-In-Peace.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
July 1, 2008
Deputy Staples,
You came from another era of law enforcement. You did your job as you saw fit. I salute your courage and sense of right. You will always be an American hero. Its been 142 years since you gave your life for the citizens of El Dorado County and we still know your name. Rest in peace brother.
Deputy Callas
Riverside County Sheriff
July 4, 2006
I don't know if we are related by blood, or only by name.
But I know we are related by profession, and passion to do the job. Rest in peace brother, I have picked up the shield and I follow.
Rick Staples
Overland Park Kansas Police Department
Officer Rick Staples
Overland Park Kansas Police
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