Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Byron Wilkinson Porter

LaGrange Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, July 28, 1923

Leave a Reflection

Reflections for Patrolman Byron Wilkinson Porter

Patrolman Porter,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of LaGrange.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 28, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

July 28, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Porter.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2019

Officer Porter's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-16-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

February 16, 2017

91 Years ago today you gave your life to protect the citizens of LaGrange. You are not forgotten as a memorial has been placed on the Court House Square bearing your name. May we never forget what you gave to protect your community.

Sgt. J. Rankin
Oldham Co. Jail

July 28, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 21, 2013

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Porter. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

November 21, 2012

We will not let you be forgotten...rest in peace, my brother


Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

September 1, 2003

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.