Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your memory and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

July 30, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Pratt,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 30, 2019

At the age of 19 Deputy Pratt joined the 11th Illinois Cavalry, Company H. He did hard duty in Tennessee and Mississippi, including the Battle of Shiloh, and mustered out as a corporal after his three year term was completed. Thank you for this website, he deserves the lasting remembrance of his countrymen.
My G-grandfather served in the same regiment.

Judith Sinclair
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865

January 26, 2018

Deputy Pratt's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-4-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

January 4, 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

August 11, 2015

Rest in Peace, Deputy Pratt. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 29, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 144th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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 Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 23, 2013

Deputy Pratt, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

September 17, 2010

You are not forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 30, 2007

Henry, I've known of your murder for many years. In fact, I wrote and published a book about it. After serving 3 years in the Civil War, engaging in many major battles, you managed to survive, only to come home and be murdered by a worthless coward.
We've got you this far Henry Pratt, now to get you on the memoral wall.

Sergeant Jim Conover
Pekin Illinois Police Department

August 18, 2005