Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This was my grandfather that I never new. Are there any relatives around the area? I used to go to my Grandma Eunice's beauty shop when I was little.

Terri (Lantermo) Bodi, Civilian
Granddaughter

October 10, 2024

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 24, 2020

Peter Lantermo was my Uncle. He was so very missed by the entire family. His wife Eunice and son Peter (Todd) have since passed away. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with Andrew Pate about what he remembers of the incident. We visited Refugio several years ago and met the Chief who told me he use to caddy for Uncle Pete.

Civilian
Nephew

June 1, 2018

Are Deputy Lantermo's wife and son still living? I grew up in Refugio and remember this incident quite vividly.

andrewpate
non3

April 16, 2017

You have always been a hero to me. I was just a child when the chance of growing up knowing you was taken away. I fully understand the sacrifices all the men and women of Law Enforcement deal with on a daily basis. I have only a few things of yours that were passed down, but they mean the world to me. Your worn headstone was replaced with one that honors your memory. God Bless you Uncle Pete, you are not forgotten.

Larry Lebeda - civilian
Nephew

November 26, 2016

Rest In Peace Chief Deputy Sheriff Peter S. Lantermo. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Refugio County, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers and those brave souls who choose to follow in your footsteps. I also Pray that the scum who murdered you shall burn forever in the lake of fire.

Amen.

B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent retired
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 20, 2016

I grew up in Refugio,TX. and I was told about this courageous act by my Grandfather Tomas Perez. There is no greater gift of love than to lay down your own life to protect others. I salute you Chief Deputy Peter Lantermo for paying the ultimate price for the people you served so well.

Deputy Sheriff Joe Edward Moya, Jr.
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2013

Heroes live forever, Chief Deputy Lantermo, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Refugio County and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 24, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. I am privileged to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 62nd 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know that both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 12, 2013

Rest in peace, Chief Deputy Lantermo. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Refugio County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 24, 2012

Rest in Peace Chief Deputy Lantermo. You are not forgotten.

Cheryl Railsback, President
Greater Houston Concerns of Police Survivors

August 1, 2011

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE.

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

August 25, 2005