Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I will do an update to my reflection of my grandfather; Deputy Sheriff Burtice W. Wickstrum. Last I had checked in was 2006. Lots has happened with me in my L.E. career and January, 2024, I did finally retire at age 75 with accomplishing 50 years as a L.E. Officer. Grandfather, I hope I made you proud. My whole life has been serving, including my time in the U.S. Marine Corp and time spent in Vietnam. Grandfather I had some BIG shoes to fill and now I look forward to our meeting someday when I make my arrival to claim the mansion that God has prepared for me.

Chief Dave Wickstrum
Retired Grandson

March 10, 2024

He was the brother of my Grandfather, Royal K Wickstrum. I have served for 34.5 years with Phoenix Police and now also retired.
It's very interesting that the grandson of deputy Sheriff, also became a long time police officer.

DET Connie Davenny retired PHOENIX PD
He would have been my grand uncle.

March 4, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Wickstrum,
On today, the 63rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Maricopa County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 8, 2014

"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 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixty-first 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.

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

January 8, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 2, 2008

Rest in Peace, Deputy Sheriff Wickstrum. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 14, 2007

Grandfather died in Jan. 1951 working for Maricopa County, AZ after retiring from the Denver, CO police department. I was born in 1948 and never knew my Grandfather. Years ago I spoke with persons who worked with grandpa and was told that my grandfather was a great police officer and good man. As I prepare for retirement after 35 years as a law enforcement, I can only hope that I made Grandpa proud as I followed in his footsteps and carried on the mission that he dedicated his life to. Your Loving Grandson, David

Chief David K. Wickstrum
Orfordville Police Dept, WI (My Grandfather)

September 4, 2006

You are not forgotten.

MCSO

April 1, 2004