Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Tennessee Law Enforcement Memorial Wall is being constructed in McNairy County, Tennessee at the Robert K. Lee Justice Center.

The Memorial Wall will be approximately 40 feet long by 4.5 feet tall, constructed of black and gray granite and include every officer that has given the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of the State of Tennessee. (Excerpt from letter from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Inc., June 2024)

Chief Julius Paul Cruze of the Lake City (now Rocky Top) Police Department will be memorialized on the Wall, along with 741 other Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers that have died in service to their communities. Expected completion date of the nonprofit's project is May 2025.

Chief John Thomas
Rocky Top Police Department

June 23, 2024

He claimed self defense. What a terrible outrage! Rest in peace Police Chief Cruze. A Volunteer state hero forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2021

Chief Cruze,
On today, the 60th 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 during WW I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 15, 2020

Although sir you were killed six years before I was born you still have my utmost respect as a law enforcement officer may you rest in peace for internity and I pray that your family never forget you for I never will sir thank you for your services and Godspeed amen

Civilian Tracy Fisher
Security

October 14, 2017

We are a better people today because you walked among us yesterday Chief Cruze.
Thank you for your service to your community and our country.
Your Heroism will never be forgotten.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 30, 2015

Chief Cruze,
Sir, it has taken almost 55 years but you are finally being honored. 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 during WW I.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 19, 2015

We cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without paying tribute to our heroes of the past, Your heroism and service is honored today, the 55th 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 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

April 13, 2015