Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you to everyone who has remembered my grandfather Eino Toivola's sacrifice to protect another.

His heart for his family and community was like no other.
His love for his family and community is a rarity in these days and times.
He not only choose to love his children but he chose to also love a child that was not of his own, my mom, as he loved & adopted her as his own.

I believe he and many like him who have gone before and after him are of brave men, good father's, strong grandfather's, mentor's and examples that our children and children's children should learn to follow.

He was fearlessness to enter a home of domestic violence with courage to protect and serve without stopping to think about himself.
He was courageous, selfless and brave.
He inspires me everyday to walk in faith and not fear, to live courageously and boldly for my family and community.
To be the best representation of God 1st and my him 2nd.
For no man has courage on his own, no man can walk in faith and not fear on his own.
So I know w/o a doubt that God was with him and in him and because of that I have the peace and assurance that one day I Will Finally Get To Meet Him.
Thank you again and May God go before each of you each and everyday that you protect and serve.

Dee Bucci
Grand daughter

October 25, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Eino E. Toivola of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 52 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 21, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Eino E. Toivola of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio, Ohio and the additional 45 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

October 21, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Eino E. Toivola of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio, Ohio and the additional 45 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

October 21, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Eino E. Toivola of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 44 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 21, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Eino E. Toivola Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 44 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.


End of Watch: Monday, October 21, 1957

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 22, 2017

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Eino E. Toivola Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 44 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.


End of Watch: Monday, October 21, 1957

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 22, 2017

I am the granddaughter of Eino Toivola. I just found this site and read all the beautiful tributes to my grandfather and want to Thank Everyone. Even though I never got to meet him, the stories I have been told by many in our community has allowed me to know how great a man he was. Because of him I have become an advocate Against Domestic Violence against women. I have nothing of my grandfather's, no memorabilia or photo's, if anyone has something extra they would be willing to allow me to copy I would appreciate it greatly. You can email me at [email protected]. May God keep all of our troops and officer's safe and out of harms way.

Deanna Bucci
granddaughter

May 25, 2016

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 56th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 27, 2013

My family remembers your service and bravery. We continue to speak of you with honor. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand.

Linda Sheppard
My father was Officer Toivola's partner

January 5, 2013

my dad my hero, i never really knew him i was to young when he was taken away from me, i have my memories that can never be taken away. your son thomas

Anonymous

May 24, 2010

Thank you, Patrolman Toivola, for standing so bravely between those you served and the evil that was ever threatening. It is your life, not your death, that makes you a hero. We will never forget you.

Angel in AL

October 17, 2008

Ofc. Toivola, I was a student in a local elementary school the day yo gave the last full measure of devtion to ur community. I often remember your ultimate sacrifice, and I honor you by wearing your wrist band. May you rest in peace with Him who does all things well! Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our community!

Dep. Chief Dave Laveck
Elwood Police Dept. Elwood, IL

March 5, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

vandenberghe
NH

October 17, 2007

OFFICER TOIVOLA, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 9, 2007

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

October 21, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

October 21, 2004

05/31/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Toivola.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 31, 2004