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Detective Ernest Purgatorio

Springfield Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, July 31, 1933

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Reflections for Detective Ernest Purgatorio

Rest in peace always knowing your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

July 31, 2020

We must never forget these heroes. Thank you for your service to our community.

Retired Sergeant Brian Hayes
Springfield Police Dept. (IL)

April 10, 2020

Rest in Peace, Detective Purgatoria. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 29, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th 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

January 24, 2013

RIP Sir, you served well

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 31, 2012

No fallen officer should be without a reflection.

You are gone, but not forgotten, Detective Purgatoria. Rest in peace.

Kelly M

July 31, 2005

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