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Assistant Chief of Police Merle Wilfred Bethscheider

Silverton Police Department, Oregon

End of Watch Saturday, May 29, 1965

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Reflections for Assistant Chief of Police Merle Wilfred Bethscheider

Rest in peace Assistant Police Chief Bethscheider.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2023

Asst. Chief Bethscheider,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Silverton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

May 29, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 29, 2019

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 29, 2015

I left an incorrect eow date on my previous post. Today is actually the forty-third anniversary of your death, and I am sure you have been missed each day of each year.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 29, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 29, 2012

Assistant Chief of Police Merle W. Bethscheider,

It has taken 37 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and dedication..... I hope to read one day of the details behind your EOW.... RIP! You are not FORGOTTEN SIR!

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department

May 29, 2006

No man goes unnoticed before G-d.May you Rest in Peace.Thank you for your service.

May 29, 2006

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