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Sergeant Alfred J. Descher

Columbia Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, February 17, 1964

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Reflections for Sergeant Alfred J. Descher

I wish I had known you grandpa. I have heard so many wonderful stories over the years about your kind and gentle nature. Your loss was crushing to all who knew you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless You.

Nancy Schmidt Campo
Granddaughter

July 5, 2024

Sgt. Descher,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 17, 2024

Rest in peace Sergeant Descher.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2020

Will never forget you, Grandpa. Love forever,

Janice
Granddaughter

February 17, 2020

Sergeant Descher's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 9-25-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

September 25, 2016

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Descher. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 1, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th anniversary year 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

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

April 12, 2012

Never forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 17, 2011

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND YOUR SERVICE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 11, 2008

YOUR FIRST REFLECTION AFTER 41 YEARS. I AM HONORED.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 27, 2005

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