Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

September 1, 2020

Ferdinand was my maternal grandmother's older brother. He was the primary provider for the family at the time of his death since his father had died earlier and the family business had struggled without him. Ferdinand had moved from NOPD to Gretna for more money to better support the family shortly before being murdered. 50 years after his death, my grandmother would still cry openly at the mention of his name. My mother tends his grave. Being the last remaining LEO in the family, I am looking at his .41 Long Colt revolver while writing this. Such things echo for generations.
As a side note, while the offender escaped without a conviction, he later died in a barroom brawl due to similar behavior. Such evil is not without consequence - even if our system of justice is imperfect.

Chief Deputy US Marshal - retired
Family

October 13, 2017

As I research the history of Gretna and the circumstances, which led to your death, I am committed to telling everyone your story. Though, it has been just over 100 years since your death, time will not erase your memory. Your service and ultimate sacrifice for the City of Gretna, will live on infinitely.

Gretna Police -- Pride and Protection

OFC J.Hightower
Gretna Police Department

June 9, 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 98th anniversary year 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 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
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 13, 2013

CPL VORBUSCH, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 21, 2008

cpl. Vorbusch.

you are not forgotten and the officers of the Gretna POlice Department know your name.

Officer First Class Russell Blanchard
Gretna Police Department

November 6, 2006

Corporal Vorbusch, you are not forgotten

September 1, 2005