Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief of Police John Holmes Ferriss

Goodlettsville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, January 23, 1952

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Reflections for Chief of Police John Holmes Ferriss

As I read the above announcement, it is close to my heart as I am that child listed as a survivor. At the time of Daddy's death, I was four years old, yet have some very vivid memories of some of our times together. As I am now 67 years old, I guess I think of him more often in hopes that our meeting together will be closer in death. He was a brave, kind and loving person who gave his life for the place he served, Goodlettsville, TN. I love you Daddy and think of you often.

Wanda Ferriss Bond
Daughter

May 10, 2015

God may Chief for your dedicated service, never to be forgotten!

ND
Ret.Penns PO & State Investigator

January 23, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 60th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace

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

January 23, 2012

My God be with your family these years. for you he left a son, brother , cousin, friend , co-worker and a fine police officer. God be with you all. What a tragity

joshsmom..Mindy
mother of a fallen officer in ohio

January 3, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 15, 2008

Chief Ferris,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Goodlettsville.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 23, 2006

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