California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Wednesday, December 25, 1963
Reflections for Officer Merle E. DeWitt
Semper Fi motorman. Wearing the Blue & Gold and riding motors are the two greatest honors that a Law Enforcement officer can have. You are remembered and honored. Thank you for your service.
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol & US Marine
December 25, 2022
Rest in peace Officer Dewitt.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
December 25, 2017
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th 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
December 25, 2011
God Bless You Sir
Trooper
Virginia State Police
December 21, 2011
Rest in Peace, Officer DeWitt. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
October 22, 2009
No fellow Los Angeles Area law enforcement personnel killed in the line-of-duty, should be forgotten.
Officer DeWitt, may Your Soul Rest-In-Peace.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
December 24, 2007
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
vandenberghe
manchester, nh
December 17, 2007
Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.
Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
December 25, 2006
A lot of years have gone by since you gave all but the blue and gold has never forgotten you.. I was fortunate to at least know and work with officers that knew you and someday I will meet you too !! REST IN PEACE MOTORMAN
DB
Calif Highway Patrol...Ret.
December 1, 2006
I was not aware of this memorial site. It brought imediate emotion and a sense of calm when I saw my "uncle" Merle's picture. It may be 42 years since his death but the memories of this fine, strong man are as alive today as ever. How we all loved to hear stories about his exciting days work when we were children. It is great to see a tribute to him and his fellow officers.
Carol Dodson Porter
Family Friend
March 28, 2006
I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.
These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.
...Gone, but never Forgotten....
Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 7, 2004
Your years of serrvice are admirable, rest in peace motorman.
Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
March 25, 2004
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