Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Captain William A. Bourland

Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Wednesday, September 2, 1931

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Reflections for Captain William A. Bourland

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

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

September 2, 2020

Reflecting on family today and wanting to thank you for your sacrifice. Our family is forever proud of you. Rest In Peace

Renee Mcqueen
Great great granddaughter

May 7, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 82nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 28, 2013

Your sacrifice was not in vain and your service to the community was well appreciated. Rest in Peace.

Deputy Matthew Bourland
Great great Grandson

July 13, 2011

Rest in Peace, Captain Bourland. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

July 28, 2008

CAPTAIN BOURLAND, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

September 4, 2007

It has been almost 76 years since your brutal and tragic murder. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May everyone take comfort in knowing that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

Retired SGT
Fayetteville PD, AR

August 28, 2007

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave to the City of Ft. Smith. Please watch over Officer Daniel Martinez , who went to join you on March 23, 2007. I know you’ll watch over everyone else during your shift in heaven.

anonymous
FSPD

March 28, 2007

RIP sir - may your memory not be forgotten. God Bless those you left behing - Sister of another slain officer.

March 25, 2007

Thank you for your service Cpt. Bourland

Officer
Maryland

January 22, 2006

may you rest in peace my brother. god bless

p.o. birkenstock
village of monticello p.d.

August 5, 2004

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