Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Crittendon,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 21, 2021

Now it’s been 60 years. Sixty years of not having my dad. I think the pain just worsens with each year that passes. I’m not sure why . I have so much anger still. Your grandchildren and great grandchildren know all about you. Love you .
Your daughter
Jeri Dawn

Jeri Crittendon Stewart
Daughter

March 20, 2021

Don, you were my handsome older cousin that I admired so much. I remember the family reunion you brought Rosetta to Grandma's. I thought she was beautiful. I remember when the call came that you had been shot. I was at Aunt Bobbie's house. I stayed with their children while Aunt Bobbie and Uncle Jerome were at Cape with your mom. I remember the funeral and how sad I was...seeing your beautiful girls and knowing what they would miss by not getting to personally know what a great guy you were. I remember how pitiful Aunt Pauline was. You could see the pain was almost unbearable and Rosetta was like she was in another world. You were the 2nd cousin to leave us. proceeded by Aunt Von's baby daughter many years before. Even though it's been so many years ago I still think about you and wish things could have been different for you. We've lost many cousins since your going and it never gets easier. I just hope you're all having one of those great family reunions that we had on yearly basis, but now you can have one every day. I still love you cuz. I'm sure I never told you before but now I try to tell all my cousins that I love them, because I do. Though the years I have learned the meaning of Gone but not Forgotten.

You Cousin

Cousin
Cousin

January 28, 2015

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 21, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss Jeri.

Richard Stuckmeyer
Patton, MO

November 6, 2013

I will never forget you and will continue telling your story to my children and grandchildren.

Jeri Crittendon Stewart
Daughter

May 17, 2013

I tell your story often...just recently to my oldest grandson, Logan, your great grandson. I wish you would have been able to watch your girls grow up and see your grandchildren. I plan to continue keeping that other scoundrel in prison until his poor life ends.

Jeri Crittendon Stewart
Daughter

May 17, 2013

I tell this story often to keep your memory alive. I just wish you could have raised your daughters and we could have known you longer.

Jeri Crittendon Stewart
Daughter

May 17, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst anniversary 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 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 21, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 21, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 29, 2008

I am your daughter, only 3 years old when you were taken from me. I think I remember you... but mostly I think it is the remembrance of nothing but wonderful stories I have been hearing about you for the past 47 years. My grandmother ( your mother ) told me how proud your were of your daughters. Even though you could only be our Dad for such a short time, I feel I am so very much like you. At least that's what I was told by my grandmother and my mother. Now our mother is at rest with you. your daughter

December 21, 2007

though i never knew you, i've never forgotten you. you live in my heart and i look forward to the day we meet again. thank you for your sacrifice. love you, your daughter

December 17, 2006

Rest easy my brother, we will keep watch here

Patrolman
Cape Girardeau Police Dept.

October 13, 2006

Patrolman Crittendon,
On today, the 46th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but for your service in the U.S. Navy as well.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 21, 2006

Thank you for your sacrafice, it was noble of you to do what you did an hour and a half before you got off for good. Thank You!

September 3, 2005