Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Manning,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bessemer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

April 5, 2019

On this day, May 9th, 2013 John Riley Manning will once again be honored in memory by the Bessemer Police Department during our annual Flag Retirement Ceremony. While honoring the great flag of our loved country we will honor Officer Manning and pay tribute to his sacrifice over 124 years ago. A story will be told of how our Officer's honor him in the tradition of growing out they're beards and mustache as a sign of respect for Manning's courage and ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace, remembered.

Sergeant Hank Edwards
Bessemer Police Department

May 9, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 19, 2012

Officer Manning,
On today, the 123rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bessemer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

April 5, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 5, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 120th 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 5, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

On the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor and remember Officer Manning and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice he paid.

May he never be forgotten.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

April 5, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Manning. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

September 25, 2006

Officer Manning,
I just wanted you to know I consider you to be one of Cullman's finest, since I know you are from Cullman, Alabama. I hope you know how much you are appreciated in Bessemer and Cullman. God Bless.

Patrolman Rick Thiot
Cullman, Alabama P.D.

February 10, 2005

I have been doing research on Officer John Manning and have enjoyed reading about different accounts from other officer's on his courage, dedication and efficiency as an officer. I am honored to have served in the same department and city that officer John Manning did until his murder close to one hundred and sixteen years ago.

You were a Hero then, and still one today!

Detective Henry S. Edwards
Bessemer Police Department

February 8, 2005

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003). Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend recently. Deputy Jeffery Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

I want to honor all of those who gave their life in the line of duty. Although your death was many many years ago, you are still a hero.

God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 9, 2004

No Officer who gave his life should be without reflection. "For those who chose to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know."

Anonymous

January 2, 2004