East St. Louis Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, February 27, 1916
Reflections for Patrolman Marion League
I discovered last year that Officer League was my great grandfather. I grew up knowing his son, George, as an uncle who was close to my mother. I spent 27 years as a police officer in East St. Louis knowing the story of Marion League but not knowing I was his legacy.
Sgt. William Fox (Retired)
East St Louis Police Department
January 3, 2022
Patrolman League's son George Oliver was my uncle, married to my aunt, Thelma Beatrice Murray Jones, for more than 50 years. George, born in 1898, spoke of his father's death and what the loss meant to his family.
All honor to the people who risk their lives and the security of their families' futures in the name of the public good.
Keith Murray
July 1, 2012
Rest in Peace, Patrolman League. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
May 19, 2012
Thanks for your services.
David
February 27, 2012
My great grandmother lost her husband, and my grandfather and his siblings lost their father, my mother and her brothers never got to enjoy their grandfather, and all of us beyond were robbed of any wonderful stories about Marion League.
All we have of him is pretty much what the report states.
He was killed doing his job, protecting and serving others.
This is the same for all who have lost family members and love ones in the line of duty.
We miss what we know, but we'll never know what we missed.
Keith Douglas
great grandson
November 10, 2009
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 93rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you coontinue 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 27, 2009
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE
Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
February 21, 2008
Patrolman League, you are not forgotten
February 27, 2006
No man goes unnoticed before G-d.Thank you for your service.
February 27, 2006
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