Hattiesburg Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Sunday, March 9, 1952
Reflections for Patrolman M. W. Vinson, Jr.
Rest in peace always and please know that your heroic death will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement family.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
March 9, 2022
Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, proclaimed, “Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 28, 2021
Officer Vinson your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to City of Hattiesburg and the citizens you were sworn to protect! Continue to rest in peace my fellow LE brother!
"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
March 9, 2016
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 10, 2015
Officer Vinson You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service! Continue to rest in peace!
Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D
March 9, 2015
Thank you for your service and helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
October 29, 2012
RIP sir
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
March 9, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 60th 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.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 9, 2012
I never knew you but was always told about you. Your wife was a great person and loved you dearly. She never was with another after your sacrifice for your family. I know that is the greats love there could be. She is with you now and your love can pick up where it had left. RIP uncle M.W.
with love
Julie
Julie
Family
July 30, 2011
Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 9, 2010
Officer Vinson your sacrifice is remembered today.
A Friend from Hattiesburg
March 28, 2009
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
March 11, 2008
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
A hero never dies.....
Rest in peace, hero.
September 28, 2004
rest in peace sir
Shannon
private citizen
January 26, 2004
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