Officer Down Memorial Page

God bless you are not forgotten.

SGT. D. LORAH
LEWES POLICE DEPT. DELAWARE
February 24, 2012

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

Officer 11169
February 5, 2012

Continue to rest in peace hero, we will never forget....

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
November 12, 2011

To the Tephford family we have not and will not forget your HERO. You are all in my prayers today as you face another EOW.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
November 12, 2010

Hey Brian,
I don't have anything in particular to say. I've just been thinking about you brother. I still miss you like crazy. Whenever I get together with anyone from the 144 you always come up. The kids are getting big. Steph shows me pictures often. You should feel proud.
I was recently in DC for Police Week. Still feels weird seeing your name on that wall. When I first got in this line of work, I never thought I would personally know anyone on it.
Well, gotta go back to work. Keep an eye on all of us would ya?

Josh Nyce
Broward Sheriffs Office
June 23, 2010

Everytime I think about that night I get the same knots in my stomach. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I tell your story to the rookies in the hopes that it will make them a little more aware of the cowardly ambushes we're seeing more and more every day. I know it keeps me on my toes during every traffic stop I do at night. Thank you for watching over us. ...R.I.P. Brian...

Deputy
Broward County Sheriff's Office
January 3, 2010

To Deputy Brian K. Tephford, his family and his fellow officers with the Broward County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Tephford’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Tephford and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
November 12, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 12, 2009

Tonight, I was looking over all my brother's who have been murdered in Broward County and I remember going to your funeral and reviewing this site brings back the same sick feeling I had that day. I have retired from South Florida Police work and have moved to North Ga. where I am currently a Deputy Sheriff. When I'm on a traffic stop and looking on my MDT computer thoughts of you come to mind and I constantly keep my eyes glancing at the vehicle I have on a 10-50. May God be with you and your family.
D/S P. Englishby # 2708
Forsyth County Sheriffs Office
North Georgia

Retired D/S P. Englishby # 4826
Palm Beach Co. Sheriffs Office
October 29, 2009

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, It will never go unforgotten.

Rest easy Deputy...

James Clendening
Glades County Sheriff's Office
September 27, 2009

not a day goes by that i dont think about you or miss you like crazy!

Anonymous
July 27, 2009

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
May 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this second anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
November 12, 2008

TODAY "A" SHIFT HAS DEDICATED OUR WATCH TO YOU, DEPUTY TEPHFORD. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. R.I.P. BROTHER, WE HAVE THE WATCH.

SGT. J.L. SLAUGHTER
RADFORD CITY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
November 12, 2008

Brian,
It'll be two years tomorrow. I can hardly believe. It definitely hasn't seemed that long. I was talking to Andrew the other day about you and we both agree that you and Joe are probably best friends by now. I don't think any amount of time is going to make me not miss you. Watch over all of us down here. Love you. xo

Deputy R. Keller
Leon County
November 11, 2008

Brian,
I am sitting here at work wondering what you are doing. I often wonder what you are doing. Are you riding a motorcylce on the gold streets? Are you cracking some joke? Grinning that ridiculous great grin of yours? The only thing I know for certain is that you are watching over me every second that I have this uniform on (and probably even when I dont). Thank you. And don't worry I've got it from here.. remember that you told me I could tell you that the day you retired... a million years before me! LOL

Deputy Keller
Leon County Sheriffs Office
September 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cadets of the Basic Recruit Class 333 of Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Tallahassee, FL, thank you for your sacrifice.

Cadet Strzalkowski
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy
May 22, 2008

Brian,

I have left anything up here in a while, but there isn't a day that passes where I don't think about you. The city even announced they were naming a park after you, I think the ribbon cutting ceremony is next month. Keep watching out for us, we miss you!

Deputy Passman
Broward Sheriffs Office/Tamarac
April 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cadets of the Basic Recruit Class 333 of Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Tallahassee, FL, thank you for your sacrifice.

Cadet Strzalkowski
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy
April 24, 2008

Sometimes we dont understand why things happen, but everything happens for a reason,as I look as this fine young man I can see nothing more than joy. I'm sure he's smiling down on his loved ones from heaven. To his kids, one day you'll meet your dad in a place call heaven.

keeping you all in my prayers

Lt. H
Glades C.I
February 20, 2008

I did it!! I know youd be so proud and I know you had something to do with it! Miss you!

R. Keller
Leon County Sheriffs Office
February 20, 2008

Today is your birthday Brian, I wish you were here to celebrate it. It's hard to think what your mother is going through, losing her only child and not being allowed to see your three children. Brian you are always on my mind and in my heart. I hope you and Ryan Seguin watch over us as we move on each day.
I love and miss you

Friend
BSO
February 19, 2008

Just the other day we were talking about the kids at dinner. I can't help but think of the look on your face when we would talk about them. Corbett and I talk about you alot to the point where we just stop and stare and then change the subject. We all know you are watching over us with that rediculous grin. A couple of months ago some of us from Tamarac went to the cemetary to see you. It's nice, right by the water with lots of trees. It was a perfect morning. A nice warm breeze and the sun shining down on us. I believe, somehow, you may have had something to do with that day. As I sit here and write I can't help but cry. There are so many stories I wish we could share. I wish I could hear about the kids and see more pictures from the park. We will share these moments soon enough my brother. Until then, rest in peace and please do your best to take care of me and the rest of our brothers and sisters. I know you will.

Dep. K. Harris
Broward Sheriff's Office/Tamarac
February 11, 2008

Brian,
I am about to go in front of my oral board and I am so incredibly nervous. I really wish I could talk to you right now. Then again I know what you would say... SUCK IT UP! YOU'LL BE FINE!! Please watch over me. Im gonna need it. Please. I miss you xoxoxo

Love me

R. Keller
LCSO
January 14, 2008

Brian,
I am headed out to see Joe in about 30 minutes when I get out of work. It may be silly considering ya'll didn't know each other and never met but I figure you are both running the streets of heaven together now. So maybe if I tell him something he can relay the message to you. Silly? Maybe... but I figure its worth a shot. Its just been one of those days... where I could just use someone to talk to and wish it could be you. I reordered a memorial bracelet for you the other day. You know me and my tiny bony wrists!! LoL The one I had originally made for you is way too big and gets caught on everything. Im sure you probably would scold me about officer safety if you saw it. So for now it is sitting in my room. I've got my fulltime oral boards in a week and you know me.. I am flipping out!! I wish you were here to tell me to calm down and chill out or whatever.... Take care Brian!! I miss you!!

Rachel

Deputy R. Keller LCSO
Friend
January 5, 2008