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Private John F. Gravis

Texas Rangers, Texas

End of Watch Monday, August 4, 1890

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Reflections for Private John F. Gravis

Rest in peace always knowing that your service will never, ever be forgotten as no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice.

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

August 4, 2020

Rest in Peace Ranger Private John F. Gravis Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of The Great State of Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Ancestors and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your foot steps protecting the public. I also Pray that the thugs who murdered you are rotting in hell.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 4, 2016

Pvt. Gravis,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 4, 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 123rd 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 30, 2013

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

December 31, 2006

Pvt. Gravis,
It has taken over 116 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

December 26, 2006

You have finally been found, and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

CBP SAN YSIDRO
CBP

December 24, 2006

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