Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, May 2, 1925
Reflections for Patrol Officer William J. Stokes
Officer Stokes, it has been 98 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
May 2, 2023
Your heroism and service is honored today on 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
May 2, 2012
RIP, you are not forgotten.
Det. Shane Dufresne (retired)
Waterbury PD
March 24, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Stokes. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 4, 2012
YOU ARE A HERO SIR JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 2, 2008
92 years ago you risked and lost your life in the City of Waterbury Ct.
I hope there are memorials at the PD or at City Hall or some place, perhaps a building names after you.
I feel so sad that they are so few comments for refections.
I came to today to tell you your are remembered and appreciated by a Watch Group in Manchester, NH.
We have recently lost an office and it has left a void in our City just as all the deaths of your officers have in Waaterbury.
God Bless you sir, thank you for your service and I hope more officers and citizens stop by this web site and remember you as well.
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 4, 2007
See you on the other side.
Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI
September 22, 2007
Officer Stokes,
Rest in Peace Brother...You will never be forgotten...
Officer
NC
August 7, 2004
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