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City Marshal Dave Break

Florence Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, October 9, 1949

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Reflections for City Marshal Dave Break

City Marshal Break,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Florence. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 9, 2024

City Marshall Dave Break was my great grandfather. I have only met him thru his son Ernest Break, my grandfather. His character was surely admirable, as many traits of my grandfather sound familiar to the Marshall's. I want to thank him for his service and sacrifice for the City of Florence.

Rhonda Considine Baker
Great Granddaughter

January 17, 2021

Rest in Peace, Marshal Break. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 64th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged 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 officer Larry Lasater

November 6, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 28, 2012

Marshal Dave Break was my Great Grandfather. He was killed before I was born. Wish I would have gotten to meet him.

Cheryl Break Stewart
Great Granddaughter

April 26, 2012

Tonight on the eve of your death 58 years ago, we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

70 years old and still giving your all to the citizens of Florence Kansas.

Hopefully they will visit this site and leave the reflections you deserve

God Bless you Sir.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a better Manchester, NH

October 8, 2007

To be 70 years old and still protecting our streets shows just what a dedicated man you were. Thank you!
Rest in peace.

/clm

March 9, 2007

Marshal Break,
On today, the 57th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Florence.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

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October 9, 2006

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