Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1968
Reflections for Sergeant William O. Swindoll
I knew him and his family. His daughter was a high school friend of mine. ✝️ Sad, tragic time,
Susan Murphy
Friend
October 5, 2022
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 5, 2020
Rest in peace Sergeant Swindoll.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
Sgt. Swindoll,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Mississippi. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 5, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
October 5, 2018
Your widow is such a sweet lady. I've been conducting your memorial detail for the past 3yrs and it's an honor to see her. She makes a special request every year for me to personally conduct the detail. I advised her that I'll continue your detail every year until I'm either killed in the line of duty or retired and too old to make the 2 hour drive every year
State Trooper Immanuel F. Powers II
MHSP Troop G, Enforcement
May 13, 2018
I wish I could have known you, but you were taken before I was born. Mama and Grandma talked highly about you. I often think of all the years we could have been together.
William Horn
grandson
April 18, 2018
Sgt. Swindoll, your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to The Great State of Mississippi and the citizens you were sworn to protect! Continue to rest in peace my fellow "RedLeg"!
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, TroopD
October 5, 2016
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and The Great State of Mississippi! Continue to Rest in Peace Sergeant Swindoll .
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D
October 5, 2015
Thank you Sergeant Swindoll for your service to the Great State of Mississippi! You will never be forgotten! Rest in Peace fellow "RedLeg"!
TFC Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol
May 28, 2014
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged 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.
I pray for solace for all those that call you beloved.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
September 18, 2013
I think you loved my mother. I wish I knew the truth about what happened
Anonymous
December 9, 2010
Rest easy troop. You served our state well.
Lt.
MHP
October 5, 2008
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.
Pat Van Den Berghe
October 14, 2007
Mr. Swindoll, I remember you from when I was a young girl and would hear you and Daddy talking, poking fun at each other about hiding out, running radar. It was a sad day in the neighborhood when we heard of your accident. May you rest in peace.
a neighborhood child
June 29, 2007
On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
God bless. Rest in peace.
A grateful citizen.
October 5, 2004
Rest easy troop you served the state well.
Ms state trooper
March 11, 2004
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