Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman William M. Land

Bluefield Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Friday, October 2, 1942

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Reflections for Patrolman William M. Land

Patrolman Land,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bluefield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 2, 2022

Great uncle, I remember my father, your nephew, telling me of your service and death as I grew up. Know that your family line has continued on to proudly serve and protect the people of this nation and honor that sacrifice and the sacrifice of all our fallen brothers and sisters.

“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”
Romans 12:5

Captain James M. Land (Retired)
New York State Police

February 6, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

October 2, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 30, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 71rst 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 27, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 5, 2013

Thank you for you sacrifices brother. I know you were doing what you love. This is why i can continue doing what i need to do is because of sacrifices like yours.

Current Officer
Bluefield Police Department

January 13, 2012

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

Pat Van Den Berghe

October 13, 2007

Patrolman Land,
On today, the 64th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bluefield.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 1, 2006

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