Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Eli M. Rentz

Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, August 22, 1924

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Reflections for Sheriff Eli M. Rentz

The deputy was my grandfather, Luther Barnes, who lived a life of service until his death in a gas leak at Jackson Parish court house.
RIP to Sheriff Rentz.

Kara Giddings
Granddaughter

November 11, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing 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 22, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th 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 Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

March 25, 2013

Sheriff Rentz,
On today, the 84th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jackson Parish. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It took another two months, but your murderers finally got the justice that they deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 22, 2008

Just thought id say you are still remembered i know what its like to loose a friend on duty

Spc Howard Wesley
US ARMY

August 22, 2006

UNCLE ELI, I GUESS IT IN IN OUR BLOOD. EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER MET U HAVE INSPIRED ME TO DO THIS JOB. THANKS FOR DOING ALL THAT YOU DID. I WILL TRY TO MAKE U PROUD.

CPL. KEVIN PERRY
SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 7, 2005

Thank you for your great sacrifice to your community. RIP.

Detective Jeremy Clark
Searcy Police Department

June 28, 2005

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