Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Ratliff,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces-especially during the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 21, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

June 21, 2020

Officer Ratliff,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey
U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Station

June 21, 2019

Officer Ratliff was my best friend's beloved husband. He was a wonderful father to their two daughters. Dean was totally dedicated to his family,country, and the state of Kentucky. He had a heart for service and it showed on the job and out in the community. He is a real hero. I also consider his wife (Karen Ratliff) and dear friend my personal hero because she did a wonderful job of raising her two daughters in spite of the personal pain of having lost her soulmate and father of her children.

Debra Peters
family friend

May 14, 2019

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 3, 2019