Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Cowlett,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sumter County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 26, 2024

RIP Deputy John Cowlett.
How a 14 year old got the better of you, no one will never know. Maybe you knew the family and didn't think the kid would do this and let your guard down. Far to often in Law Enforcement, we see how hard times can make people do things that they would not normally do. I feel that the mother should have been charged, and the kid should have served some type of time or have been dealt with in a different way. I think hanging a 14 year old boy was a little to much, then to only insult the boys corps by it being shot by an angry mob. To your family, if you have any, I am sorry for your loss. Why did it take so long for this Deputy to be recognized and suddenly honored. This was far to long in my opinion, but now he is recognized.

SLEO
City of Millville Police Department

February 11, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 115th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I cannot help but wonder what happened to the mother of this 14-year-old who was ordered by her to shoot the deputy. Was she punished for contributing to two death - this brave officer and her own son?

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 26, 2009

115 YEARS AND YOU ARE STILL REMEMBERED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

INV HAROLD HUTCHISON (RETIRED)
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT

February 26, 2009

GOD BLESS DEPUTY COWLETT !
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO SUMTER COIUNTY ALABAMA...

SINCERELY & RESPECTFULLY YOURS,

JON LOWDER, CPL./ DEPUTY SHERIFF
NORTH CAROLINA

JON LOWDER, CPL./ DEPUTY SHERIFF
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

November 14, 2008

Deputy Cowlett,

God bless you and your family. You are the true hero. Thank you for your dedication to our chosen profession and for paying the ultimate price for the citizens of Sumter
County Alabama.
Jon Lowder, Cpl./ Monroe, NC
Union County Sheriff's Office
Monroe, NC

Cpl. Jon Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2008

Rest in peace.

Anonymous

October 15, 2008

Deputy Sheriff Cowlett,
It has taken over 114 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sumter County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 13, 2008