Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Walter E. Harris

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, November 19, 1906

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Reflections for Patrolman Walter E. Harris

Patrolman Harris, it has been 117 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 20, 2023

Never forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

November 19, 2023

Never forgotten by the Officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

November 19, 2022

Never forgotten by the officers of the Boston Police Department

P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
Boston Police

November 19, 2021

Rest in peace Patrolman Harris.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

Patrolman Harris,
On today the 106th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

November 19, 2010

For Patrolman Walter E. Harris:

Our duty as law officers of yesterday, as at present, involves freak accidents whereby one of our ranks encounters death or serious injury on the job. The fall from horses or wagons directly relates to the perils of the motorized vehicles of today. The results being much the same together with the attending tragedy and heart-break. We regret that our brother Walt would have such a fate so many years ago.

We pray that Walt is remembered by those in his family and his workplace, at least on special occasions. He is a true soldier-of-the-law and provided those of his day with the necessary protection for an orderly society.

I am proud to render a proud salute to a noble law officer of the past.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza IRet.)
Pennsylvania State Police

November 9, 2010

Patrolman Harris, horses have been replaced but as is all too evident, that has not ended accidents or the loss of good women and men such as yourself. Your nine years with the Boston Police was far too short and I cannot help but wonder what you might have accomplished had this tragic even not occurred. Thank you for your service to the people of Boston and the Commonwealth as a whole.

God Bless you and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 18, 2010

Thank you PTL. Harris for your service to BPD and to our country. Your sacrifice has made all of us safer. May your name be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

October 5, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 104th anniversary year 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 5, 2010

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