Hayward Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, September 17, 1929
Reflections for Officer George Vierra
Rest in peace and always know that no passage of time will ever erase you service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 17, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother. 88 years after your EOW you are not forgotten
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA
September 17, 2017
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 1, 2015
To this day your HPD Family remembers your sacrifice. We visit you every Memorial Day and will continue our remembrance.
Ofc Rodney Johnson
Hayward PD Honor Guard
May 28, 2015
George Vierra was my grandfather although he died many years before I was born. His sacrifice has never been forgotton by his two granddaughters and great-granddaughter. The story of his courage was passed along to us by his son, Howard Vierra. His photograph and a poem written at the time of his death by his niece have a special place in my home. His badge was returned with pride to the Hayward Police Department by my sister.
We honor George Vierra and all others who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Janet Vierra Maris
Granddaughter
September 22, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Vierra. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
October 23, 2009
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th 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 Lo
Anonymous
September 17, 2009
My Grandfather,Fabian E.Macabee,former Hayward P.D. Chief(1943-1944) worked with George from Dec.1,1926 when Hayward P.D. was first formed. On the day George Vierra was killed by Vincent Cataldo, Fabian, who was also involved in the fire fight,later wrote that Cataldo was taken prisoner after a three hour gun battle with 50 police and sheriff deputies.It should also be noted that, retired (2002) Napa County Under Sheriff, Richard Lonergan is a nephew of George Vierra.George Vierra, may you rest in peace.
John F. Ackman Deputy Sheriff
Napa County Sheriff's Dept.
July 15, 2007
May you rest in peace Sir. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05
August 11, 2005
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