Mandeville Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, July 12, 1958
Reflections for Deputy Marshal Gus Gill
Thank you for service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 12, 2020
Deputy Marshall Gus Gill thank you for your sacrifice. My great-grandfather Deputy Marshall Jake Galloway was there with you on that fateful night. We thank you and remember you both. You are both missed by your families. My grandfather, Jack Galloway, spoke often of his father and how much he missed him and also you Mr. Gill. My mother, Pamela Laroche (nee, Galloway) was but a little girl of three years old when you were both taken from us and only remembers through the stories she was told by my grandfather and of the few pictures they had.
Michael Gill, I saw the reflection you left on my great-grandfather's page and I thank you for that. You mentioned that you carry a picture of the two of them in your wallet. If there is anyway that you would search for my name on the internet (it's a pretty unique name in Texas where I'm at) and make contact that would be so nice. My mother would love to have a copy of the photo you have as she has very few of her grandfather. Thank you so much.
Great-Granddaughter of Fallen Officer, Deputy Marshall Jake Galloway
January 31, 2019
Rest In Peace Deputy City Marshal Gus Gill. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Mandeville, Louisiana
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw on the sorry soul of your murderer!
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
July 11, 2016
Ive made lieutenant now. I hope you're proud of my great grandpa. I hope to soon one work the very same beat you did. Love you
Lieutenant Matt Stafford
Louisiana Dept. of Corrections
May 1, 2016
Hello Sgt. Stafford. My name is Mike Gill and my Great Grandpaw was Gus Gill. I know too well what happened that fatful evening. My Dad was just a youngster and rode his bicycle to the scene when he heard what had happened. I too never had the chance to know my Great Grandpaw. So I will continue to remember both of our Great Grandpaws. I can't help but to get a bit angry when I think of how that night unfolded. God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service. He would be so proud of you! You be careful and watch your six. Many prayers to you and yours. Mike Gill
Michael Gill, Great grandson of fallen Officer Gus Gill of the Mandeville Police Department in Louisiana.
May 13, 2015
I hope by following in his footsteps that I can make him proud. Ever time I put on the badge I do it in memoir of my great grandfather. I never got to know you. But I love you great grandpa. I have blue blood in my veins just like you. Your Gone but not forgotten.
Correctional Sergeant Matt Stafford
Louisiana department of corrections
October 31, 2014
I don't remember him, but my mother talked about him. She loved him very much. I is a shame that the man that killed him and another police officer was released. The reason he was released was because :he was an old man that needed to spend the rest of his life with his family"
That was the reason, well what about the men that were killed they did not get that chance.
Shelia Stafford
Granddaughter
October 2, 2013
On May 14th 2013 I will be attending the Police Memorial for all of our fallen heroes in St. Tammany Parish. Your service and memory lives on.
Michael Gill, Great grandson of fallen Officer Gus Gill of the Mandeville Police Department in Louisiana.
May 10, 2013
Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifty second 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 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.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 12, 2010
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice so that others remain safe. RIP sir.
September 10, 2007
Deputy Gill, you are not forgotten
July 12, 2005
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