Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marshal Hays,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army as a Medal of Honor recipient during the Civil War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 27, 2024

I'm proud to say that I'm related.

Robert Hays
Great Great Grandson

January 18, 2013

Rest in Peace, Marshal Hays. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 7, 2012

Marshal John Henry Hays was a Civil War Medal of Honor
recipient. He served as a Private from Mahaska County, Iowa, in Company F of the 4th Iowa Cavalry (1864-1865).

On April 15, 1865, Pvt. Hays was in the lead assault charge at
Columbus, Georgia, where he captured a Confederate standard and bearer. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865.

This may seem trivial to some, but at the time capturing a flag of the enemy usually meant hand-to-hand combat to the death.

During the war, Hays had been wounded in May of 1864 when a falling bridge timber fell on him; in January of 1865 of a gunshot wound to his left hand; and was injured again in February of 1865.

Marshal Hays was indeed a true hero. I thought people might like to know the rest of the story, before he went to Idaho.

Sharon R. Becker
iagenweb.org/history

January 8, 2012

Rest in peace brother...we will take the watch from here...the ultimate sacrifice you have made will not be forgotten. I am proud to render Marshal John Henry Hays a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
City of Troy, NY PD

May 18, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and seventh 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
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2011

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. There's so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know I'm walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentle breeze or wind upon your face that's me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous

April 6, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOUR KILLER BEING PAROLED AND THEN PARDONED IS AN OUTRAGE.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 23, 2008

I grew up in Troy. Thank you for watching over us. Rest in peace.

Officer Paul H. Boehmke
Idaho Department of Corrections

September 9, 2007

From an early newspaper: He commanded the respect of all who knew him on account of his fearless disposition.

Cpl. Scott Mikolajczyk
Latah County Sheriff's Office

September 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Marshal. You are a true hero...

Officer
ISU Public Safety

November 14, 2003