Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer George W. Cassels

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Sunday, July 12, 1953

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Reflections for Officer George W. Cassels

Thank you for service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

July 12, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Cassels.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2019

RIP
History Fact: The killer of this officer, Robert Carter, 28, was the last man to ever be executed in DC

Rayan

April 4, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 60th 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 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 6, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 18, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Cassels. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 5, 2012

Officer George W. Cassels, may you rest in peace and you will not be forgotten for the ultimate sacrifice you made. The citizens of Wash.,D.C. and your fellow officers appreciated your efforts for your actions to protect your fellow man.

Det. A.B.Bradford Sr. (Ret.)
MPDC

May 16, 2011

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Cassels, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
MPDC

April 8, 2007

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 27, 2004

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

03/25/04

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

March 25, 2004

Thank you for your dedication.

Rest In Peace, my brother.

September 28, 2003

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