Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Officer Leo G Davis

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

End of Watch Wednesday, July 21, 1971

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Reflections for Correctional Officer Leo G Davis

What's up grandpa my mom past away acouple months ago and she would always say I hope I'm with my dad when my time comes. So tell her I love and miss her rip.

Ryan mills
Grandson

September 4, 2023

I was working in the hospital on July 21, 1971. I remember letting him in the hospital that morning and a brief chat. My greatest regret today is that Leo's murder and heroism are often overshadowed by the events on August 21, 1971. Leo's job that day was to provide security watch for an inmate who had been stabbed days earlier. The inmate's door was locked and Leo had the key. When he saw the 2 murderers approaching he immediately knew their intent and threw the keys through the foodport of an adjacent locked room. Others may forget. I never will.

Robert Ayers, Warden
California Department of Corrections

August 18, 2021

Officer Davis,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 21, 2021

There is a place somewhere for the pure evildoers who you faced heroically that day. Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

July 21, 2020

thinking of you today grandpa, I strive to be as excellent as you. You’re forever in my heart. RIP grandpa Leo

Jeanette Davis
Granddaughter

November 8, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

July 21, 2018

Remembering you all for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
God bless and R.I.P.

D. Rudolph
Daughter of Leo Davis, CO, San Quentin

May 28, 2018

God bless you John....I served in that hospital in 1974....rest in peace brother

officer Thomas Norman
CDC

March 18, 2015

To my brave grandfather rip

ryan
grandson

December 5, 2014

I never got to meet you great grandpa but grandma Rhonda toll me a lot of things about you me randy and Angelo and even all the other kids my mom had miss you we all love you grandpa R.I.P

Grand daughter michaela
Grandpa

March 27, 2013

Grand father you dident deserve to die by such a curupt system and why would they keep George Jackson a secrect when he held u down while Gibson and justice stabbed u rest n piece grand pa

ryan
grand son

September 7, 2012

Thinking of my dad and all that he lost all of his grand children ask questions and i answer back and they all wish to know him and they will meet him some day. PARADISE

Rhonda Anderson
Daughter

March 18, 2012

to my daddy love and miss you so much rest n peace ur loving daugher jenny

jennifer
daughter

January 20, 2012

Hello father i miss your a brave man and your not forgoten rest n piece father i love you

Rhonda
Daughter

November 8, 2011

rest in piece grandpa leo davis, john mills, and william shull you will never be forgoten

Ryan millS
Grandson

August 6, 2011

never got the honor to meet you but i thank about you all the time rest in piece grandpa we love you

Ryan mills
Grandfather

August 6, 2011

Your father was my relief the day he was murdered.

God Bless him and all the others killed in the AC , CTM, Laundry, and through out the Prison.

Sincerely

M Steinert 1970 1990


MICHAEL L STEINERT SSU
San Quentin Prision/ Sacramento

July 4, 2011

even tho we had never met ,your heroic bravery will always give me that streangth to succeed,i love you grandpa ,may you rest in peace....and never be forgotin

anthony marquez ,grandson

March 23, 2011

Exactly 39 years ago to the day, we lost you. You are gone but not forgotten. So proud & blessed to have had you for a father.You were a brave & honorable man.
You are in my heart forever.

D. Rudolph
daughter

July 22, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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 line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I also worked at SQ as a CO, but did not commence work until several years after your death. I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hope to meet some of your family at a NORCAL COPS function one day.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 21, 2010

A brave man....gone 38 years, but not forgotten.

Anonymous

July 22, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Davis. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 8, 2009

You will never be forgotten by those who love you.

Anonymous

January 7, 2009

Dad,
We think of you every day.
We try to live by what you taught us.
We hold you dear to our hearts.
We are proud to be your family.
We still miss you.
Most of all....
We will always be proud of you.

D. Rudolph
Daughter

July 23, 2008

Officer Davis, Sir You are Remembered today for you service. Thank You Sir and God Bless You and Your Family.

J Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons

July 21, 2008

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