Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

January 10, 2024

What a hero to the great state of Alaska. Even with a hearing loss, rest in peace Sergeant Wallace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2022

Happy heavenly Father's Day to my forever partner in crime. I feel closer to you everyday that I do this job. I definitely have some big shoes to fill down here. I'll carry you with me forever. Now let's go find some more bad guys pops.

Patrol Officer Lexis Wallace
Franklin Police Department

June 20, 2021

Sgt. Wallace,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hoonah. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 29, 2020

RIP brothers. You were all the best the world offers and are missed every day.

David Richards, Friend and City Manager
City of Hoonah, AK

August 28, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten.

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

August 28, 2020

Anthony was an amazing human being. Every year he would send my girls little backpacks that looked like animals and filled them with gifts and gift cards. We spent endless hours on the phone and had a bond no one could break. Forever in my heart.

Crystal Palmer
Friend Forever

August 11, 2020

I'll never forget your love and acceptance. You were so fun and helped me so much in the short time we had together. I am so honored to call you my big brother. I love and miss you so much. I'll never forget the night before our parents got married and you wrestling Adam, Phan, and I. It was the most fun I ever had.

Devon Greene
Brother

July 15, 2020

Thinking about you and that ridiculous gorilla suit. Miss you.

KH

March 1, 2020

I miss you pal.

John Millan, Chief (RET) Hoonah PD
Hoonah PD (RET)

August 29, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

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

August 28, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

October 2, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 8th anniversary of your EOW.

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

August 28, 2018

Tony:
Your story continues to inspire and I will be riding the Police Unity Tour in 2017 in your honor. We Ride for Those Who Died and We Ride to Remember. Your mom is a wonderful person and she remained strong testifying in the resulting trial and in accpeting the position of Hoonah Police Dispatcher after the trial was concluded. I ride to honor her as well. RIP and know you are not forgotten.

Michael T. Rae, US Postal Inspector
US Postal Inspection Service

February 8, 2017

Hey Buddy, i saw our favorite Montgomery Gentry this past weekend and remembered all our good times at RIT listening to country music. I have met few other people with your character and goodness. Miss you.

Jamieson Gill

November 17, 2016

Hey old pal! I still miss you man. Lexie is so grown up, so pretty and successful. She misses you and thinks of you so much. I still miss you I am glad you were vindicated in the civil trial, and I hate that it went like it did, but ONE scumbag, John Marvin is solely responsible for what happened, PERIOD! And he will spend the rest of his miserable life in a cage, ranting about being the prince of Imperial Russia. I am sorry I didn't get to say good bye after the EMS took you to the ER than night, but we had to contain that animal in his house. I am so sorry your poor Mother had to see you and Matt go through that on that sad night, but I am glad she was with you and she helped care for you both and was able to ease your pain. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and I am glad I got to be with you for a few minutes after the shooting. I am so proud to have been your boss. You saved my life and that of the other officers and rescuers by warning us where the shooter was. I can't begin to say how I feel about that. You were a cop's cop and a man's man. RIP pal. Whenever I teach an active shooting response class, I always dedicate it to you and Matt. Lexie has a lot of surrogate dad's who worked with you and are here for her always!

Chief JA Millan (RET)
Hoonah AK PD (RET)

April 14, 2016

Tony,
Five years have gone by and the day you were taken still feels like yesterday. Hoonah has changed, both good and bad. Lexi is as beautiful as ever and still speaks of you & misses you, of course. You are spoken of by Dusty, Rob, myself and others with great fondness. You will NEVER, EVER be forgotten brother. Sadly, you were the first recruit I ever trained to be lost in the line of duty and but even worse, you are not the last, last year Gabe Rich joined you in the heavens.

Whenever I suit up, I think of you. When I am with a new class of recruits, I remember you, your laugh, and good humor. Please keep watch over us here as we go. Miss ya young man, very much.

Alan Mitchell
UAF/CTC Law Enforcement Academy

August 30, 2015

Hey Tony!
I can't help thinking of you these days because of Cara. Cara's untimely death has shaken the community down here, but I am comforted knowing that she is finally with you once again. I know you'll take care of each other up there. Some things cannot be explained but we can be comforted by thoughts of you two.
Take care,
Brooke

Brooke
An old friend from college

October 7, 2014

Hey buddy i still remember all the good time we had @ RIT Public Safety like it was yesterday bro and yea even thou its been 4 yrs now i still can believe that ur gone man. I was just telling my girlfriend earlier this morning that i should of came up there to be a cop like you keep asking me bro.

Miss you always but never forgotten bro

Tykim Salmon
friend/ former co work

September 27, 2014

4 years ago tonight, Hard to believe. I miss you buddy. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Cheif (RET) JA Millan
Hoonah AK PD

August 28, 2014

R.I.P. to Sergeant Anthony Michael Wallace

Patricia Oakley
US Navy

November 5, 2013

Thank you so much for your service! rest in peace

Bella
memorializing this officer

November 1, 2013

I was in Hoonah a few days previous to the shooting and saw the patrol car pass me by as I walked next to a sign that said God Bless Hoonah. I took a photograph of that sign and thought what a great town to work in.
I will never forget these men or the town.

Sgt. (Ret.) Ken Ross
Victoria Police Force, Australia

September 25, 2013

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty.

In Honor & Memory of Sgt. Anthony Wallace, who was hearing impaired and In Honor Officer Matthew Dean Tokuoka's gone,
But never forgotten.

K.E. Martinak
U.S. D.E.A.F. Team ®, Houston, Texas

September 14, 2013

IN HONRE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Trasnit Police Department, Ohio

August 29, 2013