Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ian Campbell died before I was born but his memory lives on in the distant isle where his mother was born. His mother kept in touch with my mother and I can't remember a time when I didn't know about the tragic death of Ian Campbell. His close knit family is a wonderful legacy and true testament of what a wonderful man he was. May he rest in peace and I hope his family draw comfort from all that remember him and send them words of rememberance and love.

Christina

January 22, 2013

The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down but gentle warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops but still it echoes on in sweet refrains.
For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains...

Rest in peace, dear Officer Campbell.

Mary Ellen Barton
Alexandria, VA

September 28, 2012

May you rest in peace at last. Your killers have received the ultimate judgement.
Romans 13.4

Captain P.T. Williams
Durham, NC Police Department

August 15, 2012

God Bless

Dave
None

August 14, 2012

May you rest in peace, "No greater love, than one who would give his life for his fellow officers"
Lt. D. R. West "Retired"
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth, Texas

Lieutenant "Retired"
Tarrant County Texas Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2012

May you continue to rest in peace, thank you for your service and helping to keep our Golden State great!

Shane G.

August 14, 2012

Your tragic experience was an influential piece in our early officer safety training during the late 70's. I honor your service and sacrifice, and hope you and your family take comfort in knowing that you continue to be a part of this job and our lives.

Sergeant John Costa (Retired)
Palo Alto Police Department, California

August 14, 2012

Both Ian Campbell & Karl Hettinger are with our Lord. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God".

Gregory Powell will now face he ultimate judgement for his actions.

Chief Greg Hostettler
Bradford Co., PA Detectives

August 14, 2012

I just read about your tragic story and am very sorry for your family's loss. Thank you for your service to the public.

Sean Torrens, Citizen, South Carolina

August 14, 2012

"All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there was a just man that perished in his righteousness, and there was a wicked man that prolonged his life in his wickedness."

- Ecclesiastes 7:15

May you find eternal peace knowing that we will always remember.

Chris Yarbrough
Citizen, North Carolina

August 14, 2012

The lingering pungent odor of onions has at last succumbed to the eternal beauty of the music of the "pipes". Peaceful rest, Ian Campbell. God is just.

Lieutenant Daryl L. Poe
Miami Twp. Police Department (Retired)

August 14, 2012

Justice has finally been served today, Officer Campbell, with the death of your killer. May you continue to rest in peace.

Anonymous

August 14, 2012

Officer Campbell, your killer's life sentence has been served in full. Rest well brave Officer.

Dad of a Deputy

August 13, 2012

The person that killed you finally died today. I hope that brings more closure to your family.
Thank you Sir for your bravery, courage and the ultimate sacrifice.

Sgt. T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept. (CA)

August 13, 2012

May your ultimate sacrice NEVER be forgotten!!!!!
RIP sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

karl anglin

August 13, 2012

I was about Nine years old when you were taken from this world...I remember it as though it were yesterday. The actions you and your partner took on that faithful night were the subject of much conjecture, policy change, and even a book and movie. Thankfully, the training within the LAPD and other agencies is now reflective of how, why, and what happened to you and your partner that night. Several years after your passing, I went to work for the LAPD, retiring a couple years back. God bless you, your partner, and your family for what you all endured during and following that night almost Fifty years ago!!!

Withheld
LAPD

August 8, 2012

I certainly can not understand why it took almost 50 years to acknowledge and honor you and your partner when other law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty get stretches of freeways named after them in a fraction of that time. Bless you always and your family as well.

Mother of a police officer
Pomona PD

August 8, 2012

This is for Ian's children and grandchildren. Hello my name is Bonnie Burke. I recently moved to LA. I am a retired Deputy Sheriff. I visited Ian's
grave today. I left some flowers and spent some time with him. My Dad
first introduced me to Ian's story many years ago. Ian's story touched my
soul. I promised myself that if I were ever out this way I would visit his grave. Your Dad/Grandpa is not forgotten. I am going to visit his grave regularly now. I am sorry that he was taken away from you.

Bonnie Burke

July 23, 2012

iam so saddened by the sensless and coldblooded murder of officer ian campbell.i was only a child when it happened,but hearing of it through history,it leaves a giant hole in my pure heart,my heart bleeds for him,even more so when i saw his photo on this sight.rest in peace officer campbell,you are in heaven now and nothing can never hurt you again.the one who took your innocent life will never be out to hurt anyone again.you gave your life to protect people.i love you officer campbell rest in heaven.

lynne tellez

May 5, 2012

i had lunch at Ians home a few weeks prior to his murder. my dad was installing a door from the garage to the backyard. this still bothers me to this day.

john miller/retired fire captain
son of old friend

March 14, 2012

Excellent book, and a n excellent movie. Thanks Mr. Wambaugh. Rest in peace Ian Campbell.
End of watch.

Roger K. Martin

March 14, 2012

First Joseph Wambaugh book I ever read...very compelling story. Ian and Karl should never be forgotten!! The other two POS's can rot for all I care!!

Special Agent Rick Wammack (Retired)
DEA

March 9, 2012

One of the reasons I joined up. Rest in peace, bro.

Sammy Zavala, retired policeman

March 9, 2012

Ian, Karl and The Onion Field; a sobering reflection that remained at the forefront of my 30 year law enforcement career. Your sacrifice was not in vain. I thank you, my wife thanks you, my sons and six grandchildren thank you. God bless you eternally as you rest safely at peace.

Lt. Daryl L. Poe (retired)
Miami Township Police (Clermont Co. Ohio)

February 4, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother. You are not forgotten! Fidelis ad Mortem.

D/Sgt. R. Galgano
Nassau County PD, NY

January 28, 2012