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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. I was glad to see you recently received the Medal of Valor from your department, it was richly deserved. Phyllis Loya You are not forgotten. Rest in peace, brother. D3 The memory of Your death has afforded me the opportunity to stay in touch with one who remembers Your family. Maj M. B. Parlor You are not forgotten
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE Pat Van Den Berghe Your memory lives on, and now I frequently correspond with "VNM." I was able to provide her with webites related to Your tragic death, as well as more recent information related to Your family and Your much - deserved Medal of Valor. Maj M. B. Parlor When I first read your story last year on the anniversary of your death, I wondered why you were not honored with our department's medal of valor for your actions that fateful night. Apparently I am no longer alone. James M. Grant, Civilian Employee I knew Walt Kesterson very well. He visited my parents often. He was a neighbor to my Grandmother in Inglewood. I have very fond memories of Walt and his wife Peggy. He was a giant among men with the most tender heart. I dearly loved this man. It was a very sad day for all of us when he was killed. I would love to share some of my memories with anyone who wants to write me. Velma (Pardee) Masner Velma (Pardee) Masner The best news that I have heard all week!!!!! - This spring, LAPD officials hope to remedy the oversight and award Kesterson the Medal of Valor, 61 years after his death. The Los Angeles Police Commission still must vote on the commendation, which it is expected to do within the next couple of weeks. If it is approved, Kesterson's 78-year-old nephew will fly in from Colorado to accept the award. Maj M. B. Parlor Thank you for your service. RIP Sir. David In years past, Metro Division of the LAPD awarded their officers who won and survived a gunfight, the "Kesterson Award". Your actions that day in 1946 still motivate us never to surrender...to continue to fight no matter what happens...to never ever give up. Detective-III Pete Bakotich As the years pass, your memory lives on. You are remembered.
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