Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I decided today to visit the Anchorage cemetery and just happened upon your grave sir. I am so sorry that someone cut your life short and it was never solved. I think you for your service to Anchorage and it’s people. I will definitely be back to visit you sir.

Paula
None

June 8, 2021

Chief Sturgus,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Anchorage.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 20, 2021

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 25, 2020

R. I. P gone but not forgotten

Rita Prunes

January 13, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 20, 2018

Gone but not forgotten.

citizen
Tampa

September 23, 2013

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 18, 2012

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 20, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 20, 2012

Chief Sturgus,
Even though it has been 90 years, you are still remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Anchorage.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

February 20, 2011

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 12, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 25, 2007

Rest in Peace, Chief Sturgus. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

November 2, 2006

I never knew you, but you were there at the start of the agency I gave my life's work to. We honor you for your sacrifice, and the men and women who carry on your work do daily. God Bless and Keep You Always.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

September 8, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

God will serve the justice that was never served to your murderer on earth.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

(Formerly of Seward Alaska)

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 6, 2004

The case has been solved by now, by the powers of Heaven.
I'm sure that Judgement has been given out.
Chief, as you have known for years now, Jesus Loves You.
So do we!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,Va Police

October 4, 2003