Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It’s been almost 58 years since I lost you as my dad. I had 13 years with you and still miss you every day.

Cathy Thacker Tomko
Daughter

January 19, 2024

Unfortunately I never got to meet my grandfather but i will always carry his name with pride

Calvin Thacker IV
Albuquerque Air Traffic Control

June 22, 2020

My name is Byron Sage and Cal was that one person who literally changed my life forever.. I was a tough kid who had lost his dad when I was 12 years old. I started running with a very touch crowd from our neighborhood on the east side of town off Benicia Road. I was around 13 or 14 when I came into contact with Officer Cal Thacker, Vallejo PD. He was looking into some vandalism or some relatively minor offense, when he saw our group in the area. He got out of his patrol car and I remember the professionalism and decency of officer Thacker when he got me to one side and advised me that I had a serious decision to make as far as my future was concerned. That moment changed to trajectory of my future. I ended up going into the service and did two tours in Vietnam. When I came home in late 1969, I was told by my mom that Cal had been gunned down not far from our home in Vallejo.
I ended up going into law enforcement myself and am nearing my 50th anniversary in the field, including nearly 30 years in the FBI and the remainder as a Texas Peace Officer near Austin, TX. That day when Officer Thacker too k the time to invenst a little time and caring for a street kid from Vallejo had a major impact on me and I will always be greatful to this wonderful man and public servant that somehow knew that I was worth the effort. God bless and keep you Cal. I look forward to thanking you in person some day and to let you know just what a huge difference you made in my young life and beyond.

Byron Sage, FBI Retired, Detective,
Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Georgetown, TX

March 31, 2020

April is a sad month for our Vallejo PD Family, lost 2 on April 7, 1966, 1 on April 12, 2000 and now a Rertired Motor Officer on April 7, 2019.

Hats off on bended knee for all Personal Families, the Blue families with Prayers to Our Lord for Healing, Comfort and Growth. Amen

Officer John Cunningham
Vallejo Police

April 10, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 52nd anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

April 7, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 6, 2015

On November 20,2013 mom, Dorothy, your loving wife left this world to be with you. May you walk hand in hand forever

Calvin Thacker III

December 21, 2013

Uncle Cal, I was almost 7 when it happened but I've never forgotten. I can remember that you gave the best "horse" rides right there in your living room! I wear the sweatshirt with your name proudly. You will never be forgotten.

Chris Mullican-Mathes
Neice

June 14, 2012

Even though I never got to meet you I am proud to have the blood of a hero Rest in Paradise great grandpa

sabrina navarra-thacker
great granddaughter

March 4, 2012

I Never Got To Meet My Great Grandpa, but looking at his great accomplishments makes me proud that my great grandpa is a hero <3 may you rest in peace grandpa.

sabrina navarra-thacker
great granddaughter

March 4, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Thacker. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 23, 2012

Gone but never forgotten.................VPD

Lieutenant Lee Horton #543
Vallejo Police Department

November 16, 2011

I miss you every day.

Cathy Thacker Tomko
daughter

October 13, 2011

Forty-five years ago today you and your partner,Officer William Easson, were killed in the line of duty. You are missed as much today as you were then. You are always in my heart and I love you.

Joan Thacker Ormonde
Sister

April 7, 2011

Officer Thacker Around 8am this morning in Washington State four of your brother fell in the line of duty. I thought of you and my grandfather Det.Harold Thacker of Vellejo. You both were taken way to soon But I thank both of you for your service. May god keep you in his arms!

Officer James Robinson

November 29, 2009

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 7, 2009

In 1963, I was seriously injured at Blue Rock Springs. Although off-duty, Officer Thacker came to my aid, carried me to our station wagon and held my leg together as my parents drove me to the hospital. I will always be grateful for his bravery and selflessness.

S. Caldwell
daughter of a friend

May 5, 2008

On January 26, 2008, the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum opened a new exhibit looking at Vallejo law enforcement, past and present, entitled “Beyond the Badge: The Vallejo Police Department from 1900 to 2008.”

No fellow California law enforcement personnel killed in the line-of-duty, should be forgotten.

Officer Thacker, may Your Soul Rest-In-Pea

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

April 7, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

"The death of his faithful ones is valuable in the Lord's sight" Psalms 116:15

Sgt Lee Horton
Vallejo PD

March 16, 2007

Officr Thacker: It has been 40 years since you were taken from your lovewd ones.

Your loss is not in vain. Thank you for your dedication to duty.

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter

April 7, 2006

38 years ago today you were taken from us by acts of great evil. You are still remembered for your heroic service and sacrafice and our shift today is dedicated to yours and Officer Eason's memory.

RIP

Olen M. Young
WPD COP

Chief Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD NE

April 7, 2004

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).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

Officer Thacker, you are remembered on this date of your death. You will always be remembered.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. 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 6, 2004

It is said that no hero who gives his life in the pusuit of justice should be without a rememberance. From a member of your department of the next generation where one of ours walked that same path of glory we thank you for you service and sacrafice.

chief of Police Olen M. YOung
Wauneta Police Dept

December 16, 2003