Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I love seeing people recognize you as a hero because you truly were. Although I never got to meet you earthbound I know that you will waiting for me on the other side. I love you grandpa..

Lakeshia Brooks
Granddaughter

November 26, 2023

You still are not forgotten Patrolman Richard Morton!!! Thank you so much for your service and for being a wonderful role model back then!!! You have been missed every day since that tragic day. We will never forget you!!!

Anonymous
Was 8 years old neighbor of the fallen.

October 14, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 24, 2019

Patrolman Morton,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Moline. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

May 24, 2019

Officer Morton's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 11-14-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

November 14, 2016

You were like a father and a mentor to countless children of East Moline and surrounding cities. Because of your positive impact in our lives we have become people of character and virtue and have children of our own. When you were shot down in front of us in the neighborhood that you loved,it was as if we were shot. When you died you took part of us to the grave with you. But your influence will live in our hearts forever passing down from our children to their children , forever.

anonomous ,citizen
anonomous, citizen

February 29, 2016

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

May 25, 2015

"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 24, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. . Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd 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.

Rest In Peace.

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

May 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Morton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 1, 2012

I was born and raised in the Watertown area of East Moline. I worked for many years at Jake's Cafe in Watertown and knew many of the East Moline Police officers, including Officer Morton. I remember him as a very kind and gentle man who always had a smile and a kind word for all. It was such a shock to our community when Officer Morton was shot and killed and a tremendous loss to all. Renaming the street on which he lived to Morton Drive helps to keep him alive in the memories of those who were honored to know him.

Judy Dugan
citizen

March 25, 2009

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

January 8, 2009

Patrolman Morton,
On today, the 36th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Moline.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

May 24, 2005