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Patrolman Walter J. Kotch

Florence Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Thursday, April 15, 1965

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Reflections for Patrolman Walter J. Kotch

Patrolman Kotch,

Thank you for your service. You may be gone, but you are never forgotten. We honor you today, as we have done in the past, and we will continue to honor you in the future.

FOP Lodge #210
Florence Twp Police

May 18, 2018

I knew officer Kotch as a fellow officer and friend. We attended training classes together. he was a great person and officer

Patrolman Charles Newbold
Mt Holly police dept

October 25, 2015

A Hero in Heaven, always remembered and never forgotten.

Kim Weigand Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand
PA C.O.P.S.

April 15, 2015

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Patrolman Kotch. Thank you for your bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2015

RIP brother, your service has not been forgotten.

Sgt Brian Young
Florence twp police

March 19, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 16, 2012

Res in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex Burlington County NJ Cop and Correction Sergeant.

April 15, 2008

My mother was Walters daughter, I never met him but i knew he was a good man.

Tara Kotch
Grand Daughter

April 21, 2007

This occurred when I was a senior in high school. I remember the name from the time. My heart felt condolences to the family.

Fred Harkins
Florence citizen at the time.

September 30, 2006

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD

December 23, 2004

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace.

Ptlm. M.W. Ludlow
Palmyra Boro Police Department

Patrolman Kotch gave his just as I turned 18 and was leaving home to make a life of my own. I believe because of his sacrifice, and the dedication of all his brothers and sisters in blue,my life has been better. Thank you Officer Kotch! You will NEVER be forgotten!

Richard Raymer
Private Citizen

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