Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 1931
Reflections for Police Officer William T. Kohler
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 4, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Kohler.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 27, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
July 4, 2018
Officer Kohler was my great-grandfather. He lost his wife just a few months before he was killed on that fateful day in 1931. I wish I could've known him. I am proud to be one of his descendants.
Anonymous
December 15, 2015
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
July 13, 2015
Every year since 2009 I have made the blue ribbons with the 51 names of the Oakland Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. It is my honor to do this for the fallen officers. The ribbons hang on a tree outside the Warehouse Bar and Grill in Oakland, California for all to see the sacrifice they have made to keep us safe. God bless you all and rest in peace.
A grateful citizen
February 23, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Kohler. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
January 18, 2012
Thinking of you today. Thank you for your service.
C. Yarbrough
Citizen
July 4, 2011
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th anniversary year 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 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.
Yesterday I attended the memorial service for your four fallen OPD brothers who were shot on the darkest day of OPD history.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 28, 2009
06/01/04
Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Kohler.
Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
June 1, 2004
No officer who layed down his life should go without reflection.
Thank you, Officer Kohler. 72 years later.........you're still a hero................. Rest in peace.
Anonymous
September 25, 2003
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