Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William G. Brown of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio, and the additional 88 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 29, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William G. Brown of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 87 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 29, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Brown of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 86 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 29, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Brown of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 81 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 29, 2021

No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

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

September 29, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Brown of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 79 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 29, 2020

Rest In Peace Patrolman Brown, you gave all in your duty to protect the city. May the Lord Jesus keep you forever.

Detective Gary Helscel # 754
Cleveland Police

July 13, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Brown of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 30, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. It's been 100 years since your EOW and you are not forgotten. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

September 29, 2017

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Brown Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

End of Watch: Saturday, September 29, 1917

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 29, 2017

William Brown was my Grandfather whom I never knew because he was a fallen hero in the line of duty so long ago. When he died, he left behind a wife, my Grandmother Margaret, and a daughter, my mom, named Dorothy (not a son). He was also a stepfather to three boys Harold, Ralph, and Herman whom he also left behind. In a time when blended families were not as accepted as today, he showed great heart and wisdom. He loved them and supported them, and he was much loved.

My mother was only three months old when he was killed, left without a father’s loving care. However, in spite of this, his legacy is alive and has prevailed over four generations. I am saddened to think of our family's loss and the impact his death had on so many, even those who were to come.
But I am happy to honor him today. I can only say that I wish I had had the opportunity to know him & to have sat upon his knee as other children do. I am overwhelmed at his bravery and humbled by his sense of duty.

In addition, I want to express my gratitude to odmp.org for remembering the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers such as my Grandfather. I want to thank them for allowing me to show my respect and love for one Patrolman William Brown also lovingly known as my Grandpa.

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Granddaughter

November 17, 2016

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
RTAPD/Greater Cleveland Peace Officer Memorial Society

September 29, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 96th 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 (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 10, 2013

Rest in peace Patrolman Brown. I'm humbled to leave the second reflection for your bravery after many decades have passed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2012

Along time ago you gave everthing you had in the name of honor and service to the community. people like you make law enforcement the proud profession it is. Bless your memory.

September 3, 2004