Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Guard Philip Perry Ketchum

West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, West Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, December 4, 1941

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Reflections for Guard Philip Perry Ketchum

Philip,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of West Virginia. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 4, 2021

Rest in peace Guard Ketchum. Young, honorable and heroic!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2021

Rest In Peace Officer Ketchum, your service and sacrifice for the citizens of West Virginia is remembered.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

April 29, 2013

Officer Ketchum,
Sir, it has taken over 71 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 West Virginia. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

March 19, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 72nd 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 Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

March 14, 2013

Thank you for having the courage to stand between the evil in this world and the law abiding citizens of our great country. Your brave and honorable service has not, and will not be forgotten. Rest easy my brother.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

March 12, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Detective Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

March 10, 2013

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