Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well, it's been over 60 years since Ray Thorn was killed so I guess it's okay to say what I have to say. It was sad that Officer Thorn had to lose his life in the performance of duty but there are always two sides to every story. His killer's family were my relatives. The killer was just a kid who thought he was protecting his dad. His dad was asleep in bed when Ray Thorn busted into the house, went to the bedroom and began beating his dad with a police baton. When Ray Thorn ran out of the house after seeing the kid had a gun, the kids dad ran after him, Ray shot the dad and then the kid shot Ray. It was a terrible incident and the kid had never been in any trouble before it and led an exemplary life afterwards. Jennings Police Dept. was noted for police brutality, even when I was a police officer there in the 60s.

Anonymous

November 6, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 62nd 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

March 26, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 25, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 25, 2008

Patrolman Thorn,
On today,the 56th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice fo the citizens of Jennings.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 25, 2006