Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While your killer may have never been caught and prosecuted, he surely faced a higher authority and justice at a later time. Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always sir.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 22, 2020

Marshal Atkinson,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Red Springs.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 22, 2019

Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and eleventh 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

July 22, 2010

I grew up in Red Springs. My family and one of the former Chiefs of Police were very good friends. I did not know that Red Springs had a fallen officer until reading this memorial. Red Springs is a very small town that has crime just like the big city. I wanted to leave this reflection as a reminder to everyone, that "All" Police Officers, no matter where they are, are always in danger. And that we all bleed the same. Thanks Thomas for your service.

Trooper
N.C. State Highway Patrol

January 24, 2007

Remember always those who have gone before us, because no one dies unless they are forgotten. You did not lose your life, you gave it in service to the citizens of Red Springs
A TRUE HERO

Detective E. B. Smith
Red Springs Police Department

January 20, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Town Marshal Thomas Atkinson,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.


Town Marshal Thomas Atkinson, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are family”. You are embraced as one of our own family member. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one, not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I HONOR you today. You HAVE NOT been forgotten.

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

January 20, 2007

Rest In Peace Marshal.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

January 19, 2007

Marshal Atkinson,
It has taken over 107 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Red Springs.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 19, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

January 19, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS THIS HERO WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. IT IS WITH GREAT HONOR TO BE THE FIRST TO LEAVE HIM A REFLECTION. MY BROTHER, YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FOR OVER 100 YEARS, BUT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 18, 2007