Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Joseph E. Branscomb

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, July 31, 1865

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Reflections for Sheriff Joseph E. Branscomb

Rest in peace always and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice.

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

July 31, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 8, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 148th 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

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 31, 2012

Sheriff Joseph Branscomb,
I SALUTE YOU,
For your Bravery, Courage,and your Dedication to Duty and the Ultimate Sacrifice, You have Maded. May God Bless and Comfort Your Family and Friends. Please take comfort in knowing that the GOOD PEOPLE of American will FOREVER Miss You, and the Bad People will FOREVER FEAR Your Name. Because you were the 1st. that day to stand tall and there will always be one more Sheriff, Ready, Willing and Able to take up your fight . You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN and will FOREVER be a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. Much Love My Brother

Lt. G. F. Monroe
Pulaski Co. Sheriff

July 31, 2011

No fallen officer should be without a reflection.

You are gone, but not forgotten, Sheriff Branscomb. Rest in peace.

Kelly M

July 31, 2005

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