Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, May 19, 1962
Reflections for Ranger Asa Edwin Thornton
I was 9 years old but I remember him so well. My father, mother and I lived in his home on Elm St. We were in Lauren’s county that Sunday morning visiting my grandparents when the Sheriff delivered the news of the accident and we rushed home. He was a grandfather figure to me & I loved him so much. RIP “B0”
Starr Upshaw McCook
Honorary Grandchild
May 30, 2022
Ranger Thornton,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state Georgia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 19, 2022
Rest in peace Ranger Thornton.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 12, 2021
Ranger Thornton,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 19, 2016
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
May 19, 2015
RIP Sir, you served well
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
July 21, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 19, 2012
You lost your life on the day I was born. Thank you for your service to our great nation.
Sgt B.K. Henline
NC Highway Patrol
May 19, 2012
Rest in Peace, Ranger Thornton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
March 30, 2012
God Bless You Sir. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue.
Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
March 25, 2012
RIP Sir, Thank you for your service.
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 13, 2012
I am privileged to among the first to leave a reflection for you.
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th anniversary year 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.
Time never diminishes respect and you will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 7, 2012
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