Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Benjamin Eddleman was my great, great grandfather. His death forever changed the trajectory of our family. His widow moved to Kansas City, MO to raise two children alone. She did not remarry. Their daughter married and had two children, but died when the children were very young. She had to raise two grandchildren alone.
The man that murdered Benjamin was out of jail in three years.

Leslie Cooper
Great, great granddaughter

March 14, 2024

Rest in peace Night Policeman Eddleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2022

Officer Eddleman,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Vandalia.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 25, 2019

The police department will always remember the tragedy of your death and will continue to honor your ultimate sacrifice by working diligently to protect and serve the community you once called home.

Officer William H. Barger
Vandalia Police Department

May 12, 2018

The animal did a mere 10 years in prison. Disgraceful. His name is meaningless, however yours lives on and is honored here, which is right and proper.

God Bless you, Brother and may your continued rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 16, 2018

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 119th 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 Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 14, 2018