Officer Down Memorial Page

I have never seen this web page before and it was very touching to me. I want to thank those of you who have posted in honor of my grandfather. My father was only 8 years old when his Dad was killed. Even though he was young when it happened he still remembered a lot of details and always told me the stories of his Father and how proud he was of him. He gave the police museum the scapbook my Grandma had made and he always took great pride in showing it to us kids. RIP Grandpa...I wish I could have known you!

Angie (Holt) McAnear
granddaughter
May 4, 2010

Patrolman Holt,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Springfield. And as for your murderers who were pardoned-I agree wholeheartedly with the previous reflections left for you which stated the same feelings I have-you and your family deserved better.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
June 30, 2007

I'm not sure I understand how an individual can be pardoned for murdering a cop!!!
What a wonderful world.
Officer Holt: the politicians and law makers obviously have done you a disservice for your time spent helping citizens, (most who don't appreciate it), and for your ultimate sacrifice. I guess it wasn't good enough for them. You deserve better; I admire your efforts and pray for you and all of us who deal with the filthy animals everyday. I appreciate you and all my brothers/sisters who know that this job is the most important job out there, because without law and order there is chaos - thats when EVERYTHING goes in the crapper!
Be safe brothers.

patrolman
bethlehem pd
February 10, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Springfield Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Patrolman Holt deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Patrolman Holt is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC
June 10, 2006

AS A FORMER RESIDENT OF SPRINGFIELD I APPRECIATE PATROLMAN HOLT SERVICE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. THIRTEEN YEARS FOR MURDER IS NOT MUCH OF A SENTANCE.

BOB
RETIRED
November 1, 2005

YOUR FIRST REFLECTION 73 YEARS AFTER YOUR SACRIFICE. I AM HONORED.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
August 26, 2005