West Palm Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, March 28, 1959
Reflections for Police Officer Festus Alvah Tatum, Jr.
he was a great influence to us kids who played baseball and won the state championship in 1956 He was our coach and loved us all I will always remember Al with love and Respect a wonderful human being rest in peace, my friend
Ed (Rusty) Slater
He was my baseball coach at 14 years old
November 26, 2024
Rest in peace Al
Jo Anne whitt
Niece
April 1, 2023
Officer Tatum,
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 West Palm Beach. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
March 28, 2019
Rest in peace Officer Tatum.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 28, 2019
Heroes live forever, and you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace Officer Tatum.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
March 28, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Tatum. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 16, 2012
Heroes do live forever, and you sir are a hero... We will never forget. Continue to rest in peace.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Anonymous
March 28, 2011
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 51rst 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. Larry, like yourself, was a native of North Carolina and we actually lived in West Palm when Larry was 5-years-old and I was attending college there.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larru Lasater
March 29, 2010
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
February 26, 2008
Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.
Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
March 28, 2007
The West Palm Beach PD holds a special place in my heart, especially the Motor Officers. Officer Tatum rode amoung the finest members of the WPBPD and has not been forgotten.
Brother of West Palm Beach Motor Officer Thomas J Morash, #1334 E.O.W. 10/17/03
Police Officer Patrick Morash
Suffolk County Police, New York
March 29, 2004
Always remembered by his family in Wilmington, NC where he was born and raised. He and my mother were born 6 months apart and raised almost as brother and sister. Never forgotten, always loved.
Margie Kye
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