Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Holcomb,
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 San Diego. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 21, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You died protecting others without regard for yourself, you are a hero.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 21, 2017

Your sacrifice, sir, will never be forgotten by those of us whose families were affected by the flu epidemic. My grandmother, Mary Estelle Jefferson, also died in 1918 after tending to people who were ill in her neighborhood. Worldwide the Spanish Flu killed millions of people.

Stan Jefferson
citizen

October 21, 2016

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Holcomb. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Rest in Peace sir. You are not forgotten. I am trying to reach some of your relatives to find out about your burial site.

Officer Chuck Davis
San Diego Police Dept.

October 24, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91rst 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 21, 2009

He was my grandfather (I am daughter of his son Walter, Jr.) Dad was very young when he passed but was always proud of his law enforcement roots. I am so proud to have a true heroe in my family. Because of him, someone else survived.

Rose-Marie B. Holcomb Kleeman
Grand-daughter

August 5, 2008

Walter Holcomb is my grandfather. I wish I could have known him. A newspaper account of his death (titled, "POLICE ATHLETE CALLED BY DEATH,") said "He was reputed to be the strongest man in the department and had a reputation for absolute fearlessness. Chief McMullen declared today that in the death of Holcomb he lost one of the best men on the force." Walter left behind his wife Louise, daughter Lillian and his son Walter Jr. who retired from the military police. His brother Ray was also an officer of the San Diego Police. At the time of his death his family lived at 2802 Imperial Avenue.

I was surprised to find this memorial and want to thank those responsible.

Victoria Ellen Lunn
Grand Daughter

January 4, 2008

OFFICER HOLCOMB, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 21, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

VanDenBerghe
NH

October 17, 2007