Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Samuel Locke was my great-great-great grandfather, and I've been hearing this family legend for years now. It is such a tragedy that a man performing his duty to his family and his country had to be gunned down. I absolutely love to see that his story is preserved through this foundation as it is truly a hidden gem in Williamson County, and Tennessee State history.

Jacob Vaughn
Great-Great-Great Grandson

October 16, 2024

My great (x3) grandfather. They rebuilt the original still and dedicated a place in the Williamson Co. Historical Society museum to him. Two years ago, a historical marker was placed in his honor (at the end of the driveway where he was killed, my grandmother still lives there) By all accounts a good and honest man, gunned down in a cowardly act of revenge. A fascinating part of Williamson Co. history.

Lieutenant D. Maddox
Great grandfather

July 18, 2024

Great to honor Locke. However, not at the expense of Truett who was not guilty and exonerated of all charges. Awful to defame a man over 100 years later who cannot defend himself. Cheap shot and slander. The marker and articles should reflect the facts not conjecture and sensationalized story telling. All this to sell books and lectures. Shame on Warwick. Stick to the facts.

John H Truett Jr.

July 19, 2021

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 8, 2012

Thanks for being a co-worker and best friend to James William Coleman, grandfather to my husband. In honor of that friendship he named a son Sam Locke after you.

Peggy Coleman

June 24, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 11, 2008

Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

February 7, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE.

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

March 7, 2005