Maine Department of Corrections, Maine
End of Watch Thursday, May 14, 1863
Reflections for Warden Richard Tinker
Warden Tinker, it has been 181 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement and corrections service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
May 14, 2024
RIP
M. Lyons
RETIRED: DHS, Oceanside PD, & USMC C.I.D.
July 3, 2023
Warden Tinker, it has been 160 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
May 14, 2023
Warden Tinker,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Maine.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 14, 2023
No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
May 14, 2021
Thinking about you today. Thank you for serving in our country's police force. RIP
John Haseltine - Civilian
November 7, 2016
Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.
Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.
May 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
May 14, 2015
Warden Tinker,
On today, the 151st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maine. It took another year but your murderer finally got the justice that he deserved.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 14, 2014
I wake each morning and look with a stare
In the mirror and wonder who is it that's there.
For years I've pondered while I get into uniform and fix my tie.
To whom am I looking while the world passes by?
As I button my shirt with that shiny piece of tin.
I consider, is it worth it, day out, day in.
In the dark morning hours as I pass through those iron gates with a sigh.
I remember who I see in the mirror and why.
It is, a father, a husband, a son, a man working hard
It is me, a public servant, a Prison Guard
I continue on, not for the pay
And certainly not for the accolades I won't get today.
I am the guardian of the gates of Hell
It is who I am, it is what I do
And I do it for my community - for all of you.
By Captain D. George
Maine State Prison
Captain D. George
Maine State Prison
July 4, 2009
Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and forty-sixth 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 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
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 14, 2009
Rest in peace Warden Tinker. You are remembered today.
Trooper
May 14, 2008
Rest in Peace!
Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian)
Oceanside Police Department, Cal
January 21, 2008
Warden,
You have not been forgotten. You will never be forgotten by those that wear the badge. You walked the toughest beat in the state and keep the citizens safe from the most wicked evil society has to offer. For that we thank you.
Until we have a chance to meet at the great roll call....God Speed Brother...
May 14, 2007
Rest in Peace Warden. You are NOT forgotten.
Capt. David George
Maine State Prison
May 27, 2006
We will never forget!
Matt Lyons
OPD, Ca
May 24, 2006
May you rest in peace Warden, You aren't forgotten
Special Officer #4305
Idaho State University Public Safety
November 11, 2004
Warden Tinker, Thank you for your service to the people of the State of Maine and the United States. You are not forgotten!
Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Dept. Ca
November 18, 2003
you are not forgotten rest in peace
#317
Decatur Police Dept(AL)
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