Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
End of Watch Friday, July 12, 1940
Reflections for Game Warden Melvin A. Holt
On this 80th anniversary of your untimely departure, please know that you and your partners heroic actions and sacrifice are remembered today as they are everyday. 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
Game Warden Holt,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Waden who were also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Minnesota.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 12, 2020
Read this today and my heart goes out to the families then and now. Thank you to these men for their unconditional services!
Mishelle
Cilivian
July 9, 2015
thank you for your sacrifice brothers, you will never beforgiten.
anonymous
anonymous
July 12, 2011
thank you for your sacrifice brothers, you will never be forgoten.
anonymous
anonymous
July 12, 2011
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70th 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
When my son was around 4 years old he asked me “why do you have a gun for work?” How do you answer that? How many other law enforcement officers have been asked that very same question by their young children? Why? Trying to explain only ads to the confusion and fear in their eyes. You try to change the subject and move on. You know why or at least you know the simple answer to why. Now that son wears a badge and a gun to work and he understands why. For MN DNR a tragic awakening and the reason why happened on July 12, 1940. Rest in Peace Officer Holt, you are not forgotton
LT Greg Payton
MN DNR Enforcement
May 14, 2010
How terrible to lose 3 great officers at one time. Your life and service will always be remembered. Thank You, sir - and may God bless your soul and all those whom you left behind.
C.O. Nikki Shoutz
MN DNR Enforcement
May 12, 2010
May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.
Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
July 12, 2008
May God bless you, sir. You and your brothers are not forgotten.
a Minnesota cop
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