Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother Sam, I am your distant relative have close relatives that served with you and Bass Reeves in the US Indian Police and Federal Marshals. I was very proud to find that out, as I knew who you were even before then as one of our great Cherokee heroes. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your people still remember and love you.

With Respect and Kind Regards,

OFC JH Allen,
AUPD - Columbia, SC

October 28, 2020

Deputy Marshal Sixkiller,
On today, the 131st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a LEO but also when you served during the Civil War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 24, 2017

Sam Sixkiller was my 2nd great grandfather on my paternal grandmothers side. We grew up hearing stories about how he was killed on Christmas Eve.

In working on my family tree I have found many interesting articles on this wonderful and brave man.

I really enjoy finding articles about him!

Cristine Collier
2nd great grandfather

November 8, 2017

The American Indian Territory makes hash out of the traditional view of Western history. Many of the principal Chiefs were more white, specifically Scottish, than red (i.e., Cherokee Chief John Ross and the Creek MacIntoshes).
Since the Southern Indians removed to the Territory owned slaves, it proved advantageous to hire Black Deputy U.S. Marshals in the service of Judge Isaac Parker who imposed federal law over the 74,000 mile jurisdiction from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Of these, Bass Reeves was among the greatest American lawmen of all time. Sam Sixkiller, often referred to as Captain Sam in the papers of his time, served in multiple senior law enforcement and prison administrative positions during his remarkable career.
Many of the great ranchers of these years, including William E. Washington, married Indian women to obtain permission to build and manage extremely large spreads. Washington operated his own own stores and printed his own money.
The image of the Indian Territory, in critical periods, led by Scoto-Indian Chiefs, Caucasian land barons, and numerous Black and Indian policemen, brings a smile.

Norman Williams
International Education and Training Foundation

November 5, 2017

MY DAD TOLD ME THE STORY.GRAMA WAS PROUD TO CALL HIM KIN.MY STORY WAS FIRST INDIANLAW OFFICER.TOWNS POEPLE COUNT SAY HIS INDIAN NAME.THERE WAS SOME SIX OUTLAWS IN TOWN.AND HE KILLED THEM ALL.

J.SIXKILLER UINTAH CO.FIRE WAREN
STATE OF UTAH

January 29, 2014

Deputy Marshal Sam Sixkiller was my Great Great Grandfather. I (of course) didn't know him but came across his history while working on a family tree project with my 13 year old son. I do have old photos of his daughter Cora with her children (my grandmother). It's wonderful to find that I have such rich family history, and I'm proud to know that Sam Sixkiller was remembered as a hero.

Elizabeth Rice Ramirez
Great Great Granddaughter

August 25, 2013

Remembering my great great uncle Deputy Marshal Sixkiller today and always. Continuing the family tradition as a Communications Officer with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in Muskogee now. What an inspiration you were to us as we heard stories growing up. Thank you sir for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

C.O. Amy Doublehead-Jarvis
Oklahoma Hwy Patrol & great great niece

January 17, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 125th 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.

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

December 25, 2011

God bless Sam Sixkiller and his family. He is of Cherokee origin.

Vasili

August 3, 2008

Muskogee was infamous long before Merle Haggard sang “Okie From Muskogee.”

As one with direct ties to Lowcountry South Carolina African Cusabo, Yemmassee ,and Kiawah, I have long been fascinated with the history surrounding the names of the likes of Henry “Lighthorse Harry” Lee (Robert E. Lee’s father), Charles LeFlore, and Sam Sixkiller(who fought on both sides during the “War of Northern Aggression”). They were nothing short of legendary, regarding the “Indian Territory” (now Oklahoma), which initially was made up of the “Five Civilized Tribes” - the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole Tribes, that also included some White and Black “regulators / lighthorse police.”

Sam Sixkiller:

Your memory lives amongst many of us. May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

December 24, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 11, 2007

We're still here carrying the load Sam. Thanks for your service. Rest in Peace my brother and know your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

5020
US Marshals

December 10, 2007

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas Deputy! Know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 24, 2006

Wow, what an impressive record of public service. It is hard to imagine anyone tougher than you, especially during the late 1800's. Not to mention your outstanding leadership of 40+ lawmen with limited resources.

You left some big shoes to fill for future US Marshals and no doubt upheld law and order to its finest wherever you served. Just reading your history, I can tell you that you made the Marshal's Service proud. Here's to a remarkable career and unbelievable bravery.

Reserve Officer
WA State

March 30, 2006

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003). Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend recently. Deputy Jeffery Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

I want to honor all of those who gave their life in the line of duty. Although your death was many many years ago, you are still a hero.

God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 9, 2004