Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My wife Janice never met her grandfather James. Her mother Joyce was only 10 when he was shot and 20 when he died in the Veterans hospital.
We are very proud of his heroism and thankful for the kind words we’ve read here.
We pray for the safety and wellbeing of all those who serve to help keep us safe.

Michael & Janice Olejnicak
Granddaughter

October 16, 2024

I just read about the tragic loss of your life on Back the Blue in Minnesota. I am saddened that there are not more tributes to you on here. You deserve more recognition for the hero and protector that you were, but I realize that this happened so long ago, and that there were many who mourned your loss deeply. Thank you for your service.

Lynn

September 20, 2021

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 20, 2020

Patrolman Trepanier,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Minneapolis.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 20, 2018

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th 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.

Time never diminishes respect. You will always be remembered and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 20, 2012

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

January 20, 2007

Patrolman Trepanier, your heroism is to be commended and I know your family was thankful to have you for those ten years. Even though you did pass from this world, I know your family had you even longer, always watching over them

The scum who shot you eventually paid for what they did, if not in this life, in the next even though no charges in your case were ever filed. You were wronged twice but God has a special place in Heaven for special people such as yourself.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 13, 2006

No officer that gave his life should be without reflection……

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

Anonymous