United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, January 11, 1794
Reflections for Marshal Robert Forsyth
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YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 3, 2008
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals
January 11, 2007
Sir, 213 years later we say thank you and honor you, and know that you will always be remembered.
Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
January 11, 2007
Inscribed on Marshal Forsyth's tombstone:
Sacred to the memory of Robert Forsyth, Federal Marshall of Georgia, who in discharge of the duties of his office, fell victim to the respect of the laws of his country and his resolution in support of them. on the 11th of January
1794 in his 40th year of his age.
Marshall Forsyth died in the line of duty on 11 Jan 1794 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.
He is buried in St Paul's Church St Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery (Church established/built in 1750 near Fort Augusta).
Marshall Forsyth and his wife had at least three sons.
RLG
Rachal
July 24, 2006
Thank you for your service and for providing the ultimate sacrifice. You have not been forgotten. RIP sir.
July 8, 2006
You were the first, some will follow, none will be forgotten.
D.SIMS
US.MARSHAL - DETROIT MI
January 24, 2005
God speed Marshal Forysth
December 25, 2004
Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. May God bless you through all eternity......................
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
February 19, 2004
Marshal Forsyth, thank you for your service to the citizens of this great country.
Daniel Olivas
December 12, 2003
210 years later.......you are still a hero. God knew who was responsible for your death and I'm sure God dealt with him justly. Thank you for your sacrifice. You'll never be forgotten.
Anonymous
September 18, 2003
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