St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, August 30, 2020
Reflections for Police Officer Tamarris Leon-Wesley Bohannon
Here we are Bo, going on year two. It never gets easier, and I think about you daily. We're doing our best to watch over your wife and kids as well. Over this past year we put a bench in the park for you just north of where this tragedy occurred. You're never forgotten. I even run into suspects on the street that comment on just how well you treated them, and how sorry they are for what happened. We miss you. I miss you. We've got it from here buddy.
Police Officer
SLMPD
August 29, 2022
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Rest easy Bo, we’ve got the watch.
Deputy Sheriff Zach Hardin
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
November 27, 2021
Thank you Officer Bohannon for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Missouri. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
September 27, 2020
Rest in peace, my little brother. You were a hero, now you are an angel looking over us... We got it from here!
Sgt. S. A. Mohamad
Texas Police Officer. 20 years
September 25, 2020
RIP Police Officer Bohannon. Thank you for your service to the citizens of St. Louis
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
September 22, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon. Rest in peace.
CBP Officer(retired) Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection
September 22, 2020
To the family of Police Officer Tamarris Leon-Wesley Bohannon, friends, Colonel John W. Hayden, Jr. and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, MO
You are lifted up in heart, thought, and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close, and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding, to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"For he (Jesus) has said, I will never leave you or forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC
September 21, 2020
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
September 18, 2020
On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Tamarris Leon-Wesley Bohannon and the extended law enforcement family of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri.
End of Watch Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
September 17, 2020
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 16, 2020
Tamarris' family, my heart is broken for you. Thank you for having a hero willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. He served for much too short of a time here on earth, but our Heavenly Father had bigger plans for him. I pray that you feel the Lord's comfort and peace beyond all understanding during this time. We will not forget Tamarris and his gift to this world. The Lord bless you and keep you in his loving arms.
Michelle
Deputy's Wife
September 15, 2020
Officer Bohannon,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
September 11, 2020
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Bohannon. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
September 11, 2020
May your memory be eternal and your family’s grief be short. We will take it from here brother!
Deputy Georgeos Smalios
PCSO
September 9, 2020
Rest in peace Brother.
Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
September 8, 2020
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
Author Unknown
E.C. Proft Cheif Deputy retired
ICSO
September 7, 2020
Rest in peace brother. May God bless you and keep you . May the Lord care for and pour out his love upon your wife & children.
Police Officer II Bohm
Los Angeles Police Department
September 7, 2020
Rest In Peace, brother. God bless you and comfort your family in His promise.
P. E. Williams
MHP Trooper, Retired
September 5, 2020
God Bless You PO Tamarris Bohannon- your life mattered -
PO Connie Hoffmann 2698/451
SLMPD
September 5, 2020
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Bohannon and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police during this time. Thank you, Officer Bohannon, for your service.
National Police Wives Association
September 4, 2020
To the family of Tamarris Bohannon,
What a shock it must have been for you to learn of the tragic death of our hero Tamarris. I am so sorry for your loss and pray the Lord will give you His comfort and peace during this most difficult time.
Officer
California Highway Patrol (Retired)
September 4, 2020
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department
September 2, 2020
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian
September 1, 2020
God bless you Sir & Godspeed. You are a true hero. Prayers for family, friends & colleagues.
Deputy Julie Strebe
Dent County Sheriff’s Office
September 1, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)
September 1, 2020
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