Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, April 30, 1879
Reflections for Deputy William J. Bates
Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
April 30, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Bates,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Deputy who was killed in that shootout for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Taney County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
April 30, 2019
Deputy Sheriff Bates,
On today, the 137th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Deputy Sheriff for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Taney County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 30, 2016
Deputy Bates,
Sir, it has taken over 136 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Deputy for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Taney County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 7, 2015
"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”
Euripides
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 24, 2015
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