Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marshal Forsyth,
On today, the 230th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Continental Army fighting the British during the Revolutionary War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 11, 2024

Even though it has been 228 years since your death, you are still remembered.

James Howitzer

December 22, 2022

Marshal Forsyth, on this 228th anniversary of your heroic and untimely death we remember that no passage of time will ever erase your memory, service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

January 11, 2022

Marshal Forsyth - You bear the distinction of being the first to fall in the service of your community, but you've learned that many have followed. We know the risks and pray for the brothers & sisters at our sides as we continue to handle the calls, make the stops and ask the questions in the interest of public safety...we can do nothing less. Please be that still small voice, among that chorus, who reminds us to look a second time, become skeptical at what we're often told, and to practice those skills which might keep us safe.

May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Sgt. Kieth W Moreland
Arapahoe Community College (Ret. LAPD)

October 28, 2020

Rest in peace Marshal Forsyth. A very long time ago but never forgotten for heroism and humane honesty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

While in a Blue Courage training class today, our group was assigned your name to tell your story. Wow! You were an incredible man of honor and valor. You clearly made an impression then and are still touching lives now. I’m so thankful we were blessed with researching you and incredibly honored with being able to share your life with others. May you Rest In Peace with our Heavenly Father.. see you when I get there

Public Servant
Raleigh Police Department

July 17, 2018

He was the first US Government law officer killed in the line of duty

t. fazzini
Researcher

October 6, 2017

Rest in Peace Brother we have the Watch

Policeman Brother in Blue #8755
Phoenix Police

March 19, 2015

Today in a Blue Courage police training class we discussed and shared Marshal Forsyth story. While it has been over 200 years he was killed he has not been and never will be forgotten.

Daniel Schmer
BLue Courage

September 10, 2014

Marshall Forsyth, long ago you were the first in that Thin Blue Line, but you are remembered this day, January 11, 2014.

Stan Jefferson
citizen

January 11, 2014

He was the FIRST Law Enforcement Officer to be shot/killed in the line of duty...

Never forgotten.

Central District of California
United States Marshals service

April 30, 2012

This website is an awesome dedication to the men and women who served in all capacities from then until now.

Many years have passed since you served this country in the fight for our freedoms and liberty. Your service shall never be forgotten.

Civilian Sonya Dickerson

January 19, 2012

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 11, 2012

Heroism, such as yours, will never be diminished by time. Your actions and those of your brethren have served to steel the resolve of law enforcement across this country. God bless
you.


Gregory Kral

(Retired)Police Officer (SRT)
Miami-Dade Police Dept. FL

January 11, 2012

As a citizen of Georgia, I can tell you that your impact and the impact of your family has been profound on this state. You are a trailblazer, not because of how your life ended but because of how you lived it. Learning about you when I was a much younger man, inspired me to become what I am today and to take the path that I have chosen. Rest in Peace.

Deputy
Lowndes County S/O

May 8, 2011

Marshal Forsyth,
On today, the 217th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a LEO, but also when you served in the Revolutionary War as well. You were the first in a long line of brave of the Marshals Service to fall.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

January 11, 2011

Marshal Forsyth, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

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

January 17, 2010

You may have been the first but you weren't the last. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Marshal Forsyth.

PJ/FF

Anonymous

March 26, 2009

You are remembered today by a mother of a fallen officer. My son, Larry Lasater died when shot on April 23, 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers while serving with the Pittsburg, California Police Department.

Marshall Forsyth, your sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest in Peace. Your memory is honored and revered 215 years after your death and will continue to be.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Marshal Forsyth gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 11, 1794.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 2, 2009

RIP hero... Gone many many years ago but never forgotten..

Wife of LEO

WIFE of LEO

January 11, 2009

You died in the line of duty many years ago, just across the river. I once visited your gravesite at St. Paul's Church and it gave me chill bumps to read the inscription! Thank you for being one of the earliest pioneers of law enforcement in this great country and for serving with courage and honor.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

May 21, 2008

Thank you for your service Marshal. Although your killer was never brought to justice I'm sure justice of another kind has and will continue to be served upon him for all eternity. Rest in peace brother.

April 15, 2008

You are not forgotten...today you are remembered. What a shame you were taken from your loved ones the way you were, may you rest in peace with your eternal family and with our heavenly father. He loves you more than anyone could ever imagine, you are the twinkle in his eyes.


Brings tears to my eyes to see so many lives cut short from crime. I would only be honored to meet all you heros one day in heaven. Rest in peace marshal forsyth, you will not be forgotten!

kristine wilton
cousin of Christopher Nicholson/smithsburg md. EOW-12/19/2007

February 8, 2008

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT AS OF THIS DATE, YOU ARE THE FIRST POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. AS OF TODAY THERE ARE 18,928, THAT HAVE FOLLOWED YOU, AND MORE BEING ADDED CURRENTLY AND FROM THE PAST AS THEY ARE DISCOVERED. IT IS TOO MANY THAT HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES SO THAT CITIZENS REMAIN SAFE, THANK YOU SIR FOR WHAT YOU DID. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 22, 2008

Here we are again sir, honoring and remembering you as we always will.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

January 11, 2008