Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My Father H.P .Pelphrey worked with Sgt Thompson,I was three when the incident happen.It has been nearly 64 years but you will be missed.

William Pelphrey
Retired Cobb Co Ga.School PD

April 19, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 17, 2020

Rest in Peace Sergeant Virgle Lee Thompson. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Plainview, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw on the soul of your murderer.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

July 17, 2016

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 52nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

January 10, 2013

Sgt. Thompson,
On today, the 51st aniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Plainview. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

July 17, 2012

Even though I have never heard of you, thank you for your bravery and for your service to the citizens of Plainview. When you were killed, I was less than one year old --- thank you for ensuring that my generation could be protected and safe. Thank you for your courage!

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

March 31, 2008

I miss you every day. You were and are my favorite uncle. You and dad were on the same force when you gave your life and changed mine. I want you to know that I have felt your guidance in my career as an officer. Thank you for the memories, the strength and the life you gave. I have the Texas flag that flew over the capital in your honor I only wish the reason it was flown was different. I am so proud of you. Love, Connie

Investigator Connie Ogle
31st District Attorney's Office

May 3, 2006

I was born and raised in Plainview, and unfortunately never heard of your sacrifice as a child. God bless you, your family, and the Plainview Police Department. You are a hero and your memory, and your bravery will carry on.

Officer Shane Cannon
Mesquite Police Department Mesquite, Texas

November 17, 2005

No officer should be without a reflection and it is my honor to say to Sergeant Thompson, "Thank you sir, for the sacrifice of your life."
Sergeant Thompson will forever be remembered. God's blessings to his family.

Patrolman D.E. Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

March 23, 2005