Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marshal Petersen,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War I.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 13, 2022

Rest in peace Marshal Petersen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2020

Marshall Petersen's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-15-18 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

February 15, 2018

96 years later and your memory remains in the hearts and minds of the men and women who have continued protecting the village.

William Bogdala
Winthrop Harbor

January 11, 2018

R.I.P., God Bless

James Vepley

January 1, 2017

How sad justice wasn't served and how disgraceful as well. Marshal, thank you for your service to the Nation as well as the people of Illinois. You proved yourself a true hero.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

January 13, 2016

Rest in Peace, Marshal Petersen. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 29, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th 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 Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 13, 2010

I guess your life was worth what ever the governor was paid under the table to let that dirt bag out of jail.

You died in the line of duty and there is no greater example of honor.

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

May 26, 2009

Marshal Petersen,
On today, the 86th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served during WW I.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 13, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, A PERSONAL THANK YOU TO SGT PETERSON, OF THE WINTHROPE HARBOUR PD AND THOSE OFFICERS WHO ATTENDED THE WASHINGTON CEREMONY ON BEHALF OF MARSHAL PETERSON.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 4, 2008

Many shifts have come and gone since your last patrol. But, you will never be forgotten. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 6, 2007

May you rest in peace and God bless

Sgt Dan Cummings
Great Lakes Police Department

October 7, 2006

For my brother, William Petersen, I pray for eternal peace. I thank him for his service as the lone law enforcement officer in our Village back in 1922.

William, we honor your service by following in your footsteps with strong determination to serve and protect the people of our community.

God Bless You!

Officer Michael Bitton
Winthrop Harbor Police Department

June 8, 2005

Brother, may you rest in God's peace. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

February 29, 2004

On Monday May 13, 2002 Marshal William Petersen was honored by having his name added to the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC.

As no living members of Marshal Petersens family could be located, I along with three other officers of our department made the journey to Washington to honor him and his supreme sacrifice.

Rest in Peace Brother Petersen you are forgotten no longer!

Sgt. Mike Paulsen
Winthrop Harbor Police Department

Sgt. Mike Paulsen
Winthrop Harbor Police Department

Thank you for your service Marshal Petersen. May god be with you.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office, CA

Like those of us today Marshall Petersen was only trying to protect his community when he was gunned down by a coward. Although gone almost eighty years we now honor Marshall Petersen for his bravery and devotion to duty. His earthly body has long since withered away but his spirit is flying yet today in glory that no man can take away. God bless him and any and all of his family then and now.

D/S Barry Hill
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Lakeland, Florida

A long time gone, but not forgotten,rest in peace.

Anonymous

I am sickened to see my fellow Brothers and Sisters fall. Even more so when a politician condones the murder of one of my Brothers or Sisters by pardoning the murderer. You are not alone, Brother Peterson, you have many fellow officers behind you who will stand up for you and for what is right.

In loving memory...

Anonymous

It is ashamed to have to admit, but not much has changed from 1922 to today. Officer's are murdered and mother's and father's must bury their children and cry. Only to see a bleeding heart politician release or reduce the criminal's sentence.

Anonymous