Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Forrest C. Gerken

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Tuesday, February 15, 1944

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Reflections for Officer Forrest C. Gerken

Officer Gerken,
On today, the 80th 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 15, 2024

Rest in peace Officer Gerken.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2022

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 15, 2018

I see his picture every day I work, in the hallway of the Redwood City office. A constant reminder of his service and sacrifice each day I patrol.

Officer J G
CHP

February 15, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired

February 15, 2010

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

Officer 11169

June 8, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 65th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 15, 2009

Been many years since you left us Brother but keep resting in peace knowing the Blue & Gold NEVER forgets our own ..God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..Ret.

February 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 10, 2008

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

February 15, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

November 23, 2006

Rest in peace motorman.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

February 15, 2004

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