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Private Ivan William Thompson

United States Department of the Interior - United States Park Police, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, June 14, 1940

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Reflections for Private Ivan William Thompson

Thank you for your service and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

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

June 14, 2020

Officer Thompson,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the USMC during WW I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 14, 2020

We will never forget your ultimate sacrifice.
June 14, 2016

Chief of Police Robert D. MacLean
United States Park Police

August 3, 2016

They just broadcast your last call over the radio; rest in peace brother.

Pete
U.S.I.C.E.

June 14, 2016

The proud men and women of the United States Park Police will never forget the ultimate sacrifice of Officer Ivan Thompson and his surviving family. The selfless actions of our Fallen Heroes are the foundation of our core values (Integrity ~ Honor ~ Service). During Police Week, each year, we re-affirm and re-dedicate our commitment by honoring your service, your memory, and your sacrifice.

Chief of Police Rob MacLean
United States Park Police

May 6, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

Today on the 75th Anniversary of your murder the membership of the United States Park Police Fraternal Order of Police remembers and honors your sacrifice for the safety of our nation. We aspire to continue the proud tradition set by you. Rest in Eternal Peace.

U. S. Park Police Fraternal Order of Pol
U. S. Park Police Fraternal Order of Police

June 14, 2015

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise; Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department. Ohio

June 14, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 72nd 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 15, 2012

I was walking through the District at this year's Police Week celebration when an NPS Ranger suddenly pointed out the spot where you were killed. How eery to think that nearly 70 years before you were killed where I was standing, fighting the same fight we are fighting today. The uniforms and gear may have changed a bit, but the bad guys don't seem to. I guess its true that the more things change, the more they stay the same. I'm pleased to say that these many years later, your brothers and sisters in blue remember what you fell and, more importantly, what you stood for!

Ofc. Chuck Lochart
Anchorage Police Dept.

July 15, 2010

The Uncle I never met. Mom still speaks of you with a choke in her voice. Thank you for your service to our Country and for your ultimate sacrifice. You live in our hearts through those you touched in life. Rest well.

Russell Bonner
great-nephew

May 13, 2010

Officer Thompson,
On today, the 67th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Police Officer, but also for your service during WW I as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

June 14, 2007

Rest in Peace

Explorer Chris Chappell
US Park Police

July 31, 2004

Thank you for your service with the United States Park Police. I hope we have made you proud of us throughout all of these years. You will be remembered always.

Private
United States Park Police

June 7, 2004

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