Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My dad William Austin Goodman was named after sheriff Goodman who was his grandfather. My father never met him as he wasn't born until 1925 and the sheriff passed away in 1924. From what I understand he was killed trying to make an arrest of a man named Cody who was a wanted horse thief and forger. As I was told, he bled to death because the people who owned the land where the incident took place, we're afraid to go to his aid because of the presence of the gunman.. Rest in peace great grandpa

Terry Goodman
Great grand son

December 7, 2024

Sheriff Goodman,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harney County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retred)

August 27, 2024

William Austin Goodman was my great great uncle

Diane Denton
Niece

June 3, 2021

Well my name is Roy Crafts and I have worked for the City of Burns for over 20 years now. So from time to time as a public works employee we work up at the cemetary . And over the years one head stone aways intrigued me. The name on it said William Austin Goodman. So one day I sat down and started doing research on him. I knew he was the Sheriff of Harney County from what I read on his head stone. I just wanted to know more about him. So after doing some research I found out in 2015 my wife and I bought some property just out side of town and on the deed it said in 6/6/1899 William Austin Goodman. I just thought that is was really cool how that Head Stone always interest's me.. To this day I do go to the cemetary and say HI to him... Rest in piece William Austin Goodman...

Roy Crafts
Friend

March 30, 2021

Rest in peace knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 27, 2020

My beloved Great Grandfather; I am so proud to follow in your footsteps

Sheriff
Island County Washington

August 24, 2017

You were my great, great grandfather. You were I'm sure a good man, as your descendants are. We visit your grave and will always be proud of you. Grandma Blanche never talked of you, but as your daughter, she never forgot and always loved you.

Operative
Defense Intelligence Agency

February 16, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 16, 2013

SHERIFF THANKS FOR YOUR TOUR OF DUTY.MAY YOU FIND REST IN GOD.

G-MAN

October 24, 2006