Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and today we take the time to remind you and your family that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

July 24, 2020

Chief Bagby's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-08-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

April 8, 2017

We remember your service, not just as an officer of the law, but as a soldier in World War I. You were a man of the highest character. You treated everyone the same and had no ill-will toward anyone, whether they were black, white, male, female, Catholic, Protestant or anyone else of any religion, orientation, ethnicity. We honor your memory and hope that your good name and character will be an inspiration to others, including law enforcement. You fought so that others could be who they are. We need more officers as you. Thank you.

Anne Perretta
Cousin

November 15, 2016

Chief Bagby,
On today, the 91st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during WW I fighting the Germans as a member of the 33rd "Golden Cross" Division of which the 130th Infantry Regiment was a part of. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 24, 2016

I am not an officer but Chief Marshall Bagby was my great uncle. My father, Burton Elkins Bagby, was his nephew. Chief Bagby is buried in the National (Veterans) Cemetery in Mounds City, Illinois, as is my father. We place a Christmas wreath on each grave every holiday. Thank you for remembering Uncle Marshall, here. God bless all our officers who serve the public.

Anne Perretta
Great Niece

November 20, 2015

Chief Bagby,
It was my honor to research your death so we will never forget your sacrifice. During my research I learned that you served in the same unit (Company K 130th Infantry) as my grandfather during World War I (the company photo is on my office wall. You are in the photo, but I don't know which brave soldier you are). I learned that you were wounded 7 times in battle and survived. It seems so unfair that you gave so much to your country to come back and be killed by a thug during a burglary. But you were able to wound your suspect leaving him unable to flee the scene. It is hero's like you that make me proud to have also served as a police officer. I am sure my grandfather would be proud that I helped recognize you, his comrade in arms, so all your sacrifices will never be forgotten. RIP Chief Bagby.

Lieutenant Paul Echols (Retired)
Carbondale, Illinois

April 16, 2015

Chief Bagsby,
Sir, it has taken over 88 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mounds.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 8, 2014