Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lieutenant Donald J. Gillis

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, September 20, 1958

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Reflections for Lieutenant Donald J. Gillis

Rest in peace Lt. Gillis.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2023

I drove past the old Firestone Station yesterday afternoon. There are many memories and incidents flowing through the building and beyond that have shaped the department today.
Your contribution will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

September 20, 2020

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 20, 2020

Lt. Gillis,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 20, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. After 59 years, you are not forgotten

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

September 20, 2017

Always in our thoughts...

Deputy Sheriff LASD

September 19, 2017

Your heroism and service are not forgotten

Deputy Sheriff LASD

September 22, 2016

God bless LT....I'll be saying a prayer for you tonight.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

September 20, 2015

Lieutenant Gillis, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

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

September 20, 2010

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Gillis. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 51rst 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 20, 2009

Don,

You will forever remembered as a hero and friend.

God Speed

Anonymous

February 24, 2009

Thank you LT. Gillis for your service. Giving an overwhelming helping hand and senselessly being murdered. It's just amazing what goes on in the minds of criminals. R.I.P. LT.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

March 15, 2008

I salute you, Sir, on the 49th Anniversary of your brutal and tragic murder. Thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family and friends.

DET SGT, Retired
AR

September 20, 2007

Take care and God bless, LT. We got it from here...

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

March 18, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother in blue.

Anonymous

January 8, 2004

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