Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

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

August 28, 2020

Pvt. Hooker,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

August 28, 2019

Rest In Peace Ranger Private Walter Lee Hooker. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of The Great State of Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your family and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your footsteps.

Amen.

B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent retired
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 24, 2016

I want to echo what my cousin Kate said with one correction: your brother William was 16--nearly 17--at the time of your passing. He was my grandfather "Poppy," and he was THE man in my life during my early years. (My dad, his son-in-law--later to be a Texas Highway Patrolman--was at war overseas.) Poppy was a proud Texan, and he passed the love of his native "land" to all his children. I am certain there was no higher service in his estimation than that of Texas Ranger, and I am equally sure that this was because of your example. It's a comfort to me to know that you, your mother and father, my grandparents, and my mother and father all share a final resting place in the Hico Cemetery.

Thank you for your service.

John Swygert
Grandnephew

February 18, 2013

Walter Lee:

Your little brother William was only 7 when you drowned in the line of duty. He lived to be 79 years old and had three children. His oldest was my grandfather. As I was growing up, the family kept your memory alive through stories about you and your service as a Texas Ranger. There was always a great deal of pride and respect when your name was mentioned. Our family is grateful that your service and supreme sacrifice has been formally acknowledged so that when the last of us is gone, your contribution will not be lost to the ages.

Kate
Great Grand Niece

September 21, 2011

Pvt. Hooker,
It has taken over 116 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

August 29, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 116th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.


Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 25, 2010

RIP my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)

August 9, 2010