Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Wilmeth,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Buena Vista. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 20, 2023

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

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

July 20, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank You and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

July 20, 2018

I am patrolman Wilmeth's granddaughter. My father was one of two small boys mentioned in his obit. Family legend said this was no accident. I know it greatly affected those two boys, as well as their children. I researched this incident in 2008 and approached Buena Vista, Chief of Police, Plogger who made this honor happen. My advice to anyone who ends up with small children after an officer's death is to give those children as normal a life as possible, so they can become responsible adults and parents. Granddaddy.... through my research, you came alive for me although I never knew you. Information about your death allowed me to finally forgive my father for not being a father to me. RIP and I hope to see you in Heaven.

Carole Rose Wilmeth Barton
Granddaughter of fallen officer

January 11, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th 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 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 20, 2010

Patrolman Wilmeth,
Thank You for your service and sacrifice. YOU are a HERO!!You may have left us but you will never be forgotten...
God Bless you... Rest in Peace..

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 14, 2008

Patrolman Wilmeth,
It has taken over 84 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Buena Vista.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 9, 2008

NO OFFICER SHOULD EVER BE WITHOUT AN REFLECTION, THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 7, 2008