Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Downes, it has been 123 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 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 28, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Downes,
On today, the 210th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Washington County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 28, 2021

On this 210th anniversary of your heroic death please know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

January 28, 2021

God Bless you Brother for all you did for the citizens of Maine and the country as a whole. Rest in Peace.

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

January 28, 2017

I am writing an article about the Otis family, was researching John Tileston Downes and found your ODMP remembrance. He was my uncle, my 3d great grandmother's brother. Thank you for remembering him.

Newbold Le Roy
Distant cousin

March 7, 2013

I mistakenly wrote an inaccurate eow date on my previous post. Today is actually the 201rst anniversary of your death. So many years ago but still remembered now and forever.

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

January 28, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101rst 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, and 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 28, 2012

Remembering you today sir. Although your death was long ago you still deserve the honour of being acknowledged for the hero you were.

Keep watch over your brothers and sisters in blue.

Anonymous

January 28, 2011

While checking for members of the Chicago Police Department killed on today's date your name jumped out at me as it was at the top of the list. I wonder of perhaps we are related? Your brave actions can serve as an example for me. Thank you and I hope to keep up the fine tradition you set.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

January 27, 2011

Deputy Downes, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

January 28, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Downes,
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 5, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 24, 2008

Many, many years later but never forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

January 28, 2007

We will never forget!

Matt Lyons
OPD, Ca

May 24, 2006

DEPUTY DOWNES,
EVEN AFTER 195 YEARS, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. THANK-YOU FOR YOUR TIME SPENT PROTECTING AND SERVING. GOD SPEED.

DIPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

January 28, 2006

Deputy Downes, thank you for your service to the citizens of this great country. You are gone but not forgotten.

Daniel Olivas

December 12, 2003

Deputy Downes,
Today, 192 years later my husband, a deputy sheriff is carrying on where you left off. Although your life was taken, the execution of your offender prevented anymore innocent lives from ending. Thank you for your sacrifice......You will always be a hero.

Anonymous

September 18, 2003