Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Ralphie. I'm teaching at the U of A and my classes are doing an investigation to find out who you are and where you are. I miss yu and hope their work in the Criminal Justice program know how hard Police Officers work and what they do for the community, up to and including giving themselves up to death.

I miss you and this is an honor to have my students learn how great of an individual, husband, father, and cop you were.

Reat in peace.

Joe

Lt (ret) Joseph Beffa
Retired SLPD & Friend

November 20, 2009

Ralphie, thanks for your help Wednesday night.

mr

November 19, 2009

hey fella, do you think you can do something about the rain? If i have to dig out the bank one more time so we can get the ARGO across the river im gonna explode. Seriously about to build an Ark. Your dad did say that if we cant get across the river we have to go 2 per deer stand. I immediatly called being with Nick so we could have squiggle time and possibly a puppet show or two.

Anonymous

October 26, 2009

I just learned of your death this evening as I browsed through various agencies. Through all the messages left, I know you were one squared away trooper. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. I really enjoyed that story about you and your fellow troopers drinking beer and just enjoying one anothers company at the sniper school. Louisiana troopers have the same type of brotherhood. I'll have a cold one for you and all your fellow Missouri Troopers. RIP and God Bless your family and friends.

Trooper Timothy Naquin
Louisiana State Police

October 5, 2009

How is it that there are still days that I wake up and can't believe you are really gone? Missing you.

Anonymous

October 1, 2009

Missing you so much.

Anonymous

September 24, 2009

The kids are getting so big and growing so fast. They are always well behaved and respectful. You would be so proud, just as you always were. Keep watching over all of us. Stay close.

Anonymous

August 26, 2009

I thought about you today. About the barbeque and the burgers and the whole family. Sam is so big and so smart. I wish you could see her. I miss you and all your family so much. We are all trying to make you proud.

I love and miss you big brother

<3

C2C Kristin Ware
Family

August 14, 2009

Today was the first day in a long time when the pain of losing you really hit me. It's so unfair to all of us, but especially to your parents and Debbie and your kids. I can't believe Sam is old enough to go to college. I just wanted to say that I look at your picture every day and we all miss you a lot. Let your mom continue to feel you with her, I think she needs it.

Anonymous

July 19, 2009

I was just thinking of the sniper school we went to. What a blast. Hotter than hell and bathing in the creek. We stayed up every night until we ran out of beer. Every day we went in to town and bought more but that did not work either all we did was drink more that night. Then crazy Lt. Rothrock opened up the mason jar. After everyone else went to sleep we started on that and finished that bottle. I am suprised we were able to see the next morning after drinking whatever the hell that was. Just some short stories for your family. While at the sniper school one of our assignments was a stalk. After going through the woods for a while we decided the sneaky way to get close was to wade up the creek. I informed the other guys the rocks were very slick and to be careful. Ralph started in on the rest of us because the water was up to our waste but up to his chest. Then Ralphy slipped. Holey shit! :) The water went up to Ralphies neck. Being sneaky was over we were all laughing our asses off. Just made the conversation after a few beer even funnier.

Anonymous

July 7, 2009

Ralph-
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. Please send signs to your family to let them know you are near them.

You have such a great family and I will always cherish the picture that your Mom gave me shortly after your death of the two of us. I just have a question for you,"What were our parents thinking dressing us like that?" I'm sure that was the style back then.

Tell Nick we said hi and I'm sure you guys are celebrating up there.

James, Kelly & Payton

July 4, 2009

Ralph:

Happy Birthday.....

Chris and Terry Sloan

July 3, 2009

We`re coming up on yet another birthday that I can`t call and wish you the best. My first born, 37 years ago. I remember that wonderful day like it was yesterday. To have such a wonderful son and then have you taken away. It doesn`t matter how old your child is, they are still YOUR child. The pain doesn`t go away, but eases a bit over time. I am thankful to have you as long as I did. You have missed so much. Your sister has a new son. Named Charles Allen. They call him Charlie. He was named after your middle name, and Rays brothers middle name. We had a great party for Sam in your backyard. The one you loved so much. Alot of the Baden Boys were there with their families. All that was missing was you. Please know that you will be forever on my mind and in my heart. I will see you on the 3rd. Happy Birthday my sweetheart.

Anonymous

July 2, 2009

It was natural to you, to touch everyone
in your unique way. Now we are left with
the silence, where there was once laughter
and song. Comfort each of us everyday and
help us learn to sing again. You are
forever in our hearts. We miss you, RIP

Anonymous

June 4, 2009

Missing you so much.

Anonymous

May 3, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th 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

April 21, 2009

Ralph,
Thinking of you and keeping Deb and the family in my prayers today and everyday. Miss the good times we had all those years.

Todd Barthelmass
Missouri State Highway Patrol

April 20, 2009

It is still very hard to accept that you are no longer with us. I know you are watching over us all and making sure we are safe. Please keep a special eye on my brother, he misses you a lot. Your smile lives on in your children. Miss you Ralphie.

mr

April 20, 2009

miss ya. sometimes it doesn't seem like a day but others it seems like forever ago. thanks for the slap in the head, i needed it. keep us safe.
nikki

Anonymous

April 20, 2009

hey fella, been thinking about you alot latly. trivia night went well, a good time was had by all. i bought the coolest rifle ever in the history of ever, you would be way jealous that i got it. nick shot "turkeyzilla" today. anyway, it doest seem like its been as long as it has been, miss you alot.

Anonymous

April 20, 2009

To the Entire Tatoian Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers today on this unfortunate anniversary. Ralph lives on in all of you. May your many, many wonderful memories give you some comfort today and the days ahead. Ralph, I know you will let them know you are with them today - and always.-Jayne McEntee

Jayne McEntee

April 20, 2009

Sweetheart, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Deb is an amazing woman; your children carry your legacy and remind me what a great a father you were. Watch over them along with your parents. The pain never goes away, my only comfort comes from knowing you are in heaven.

Love,
Cindy

Anonymous

April 20, 2009

To Trooper Ralph C. Tatoian, his family and his fellow officers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Tatoian’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Tatoian and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

April 20, 2009

Ralph-
I know tomorrow will be a hard for your family. Please send them a special sign to show them you are with them. They will need it.

We enjoyed seeing your parents, Sandy & Ray last night. They are all so great and you have a wonderful family that we are so lucky to know and that miss you very much. I just wanted to remind them that all of their friends are thinking of them and are here if they need anything.

James, Kelly and Payton

Kelly Sloan-Brown
Nick's sister

April 19, 2009

Ralph - I will be thinking of you and your family tomorrow. I know how hard it still is. Your Mom and I have become good friends and her support has helped me and I hope my support helps her. Watch over them all, the pain never goes away and neither does their love for you.

Kathy McEntee
Sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee, EOW 7/5/05

April 19, 2009