Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Pierce,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henry County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 13, 2021

On this 75th anniversary year of your passing, thank you for your service and sacrifice, Sheriff Pierce AKA Great Grandpa Pierce. I am proud to be the great grandson of such a revered and heroic man. Gone but never forgotten. I know you're up there in heaven enjoying your family once again.

I hope to someday visit Cambridge, Illinois and visit your gravesite and see the flagpole dedicated in your honor at the Henry County courthouse. Would also like to travel to Washington D.C. National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial to see your name displayed there.

I echo my brother, Ryan's sentiments. You helped raise a great man, Robert 'Bob' Pierce, our Grandpa Bob (US Army Veteran, Cuban Missile Crisis era). Grandpa Bob was a beloved man who took great pride in his family and loved them dearly.

May your life story, acts of heroism, and sacrifice always be shared for future generations to come. I wish you and your family eternal peace.

Joel O'Hara, USN Vet (Military Poli
Great-Grandson

April 10, 2021

Sheriff Pierce's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-23-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

January 23, 2017

Byron Pierce raised a wonderful son and best grandfather we could have asked for, Robert (Bob) Pierce. They both live on inside our hearts.

Ryan Pierce O'Hara
Great Grandson

June 14, 2016

I was to be your granddaughter. I'm Paula Deanne O'Hara (Pierce), the only surviving child of your son Bobby. I'm so honored to have been born into the Family of such a Hero as yourself, and wish I'd been given the chance to know you, but that was not meant to be. My dad, your son is with you now, as is your wife, Lelia & my Aunt Helen. I pray you share an Eternity of Blissful Peace together.

Paula O'Hara
granddaughter

June 14, 2016

I was to be your granddaughter. I'm Paula Deanne O'Hara (Pierce), the only surviving child of your son Bobby. I'm so honored to have been born into the Family of such a Hero as yourself, and wish I'd been given the chance to know you, but that was not meant to be. My dad, your son is with you now, as is your wife & my Aunt Helen. I pray you share an Eternity of Blissful Peace together.

Paula O'Hara
granddaughter

June 14, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 66th 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Pierce. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2012

I am trying to locate the surviving children of Byron Pierce (Uncle Bunn). They are Robert Pierce and the family of deceased Helen Pierce Kelly. I would appreciate any info on my family.

Wanda Sincler Willi
niece

June 26, 2011

As a former HCSO Deputy I used to walk past the flag pole at the Courthouse dedicated to your memory, I've driven by the site where you were killed going to and from work many times but never heard the story until right before you were memorialized. Thank you Sheriff Pierce your sacrifice kept the County safe and now rest easy we'll keep the watch.

Police Officer
Geneseo PD

June 24, 2005