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Private Ernest Lee Ripley

West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, November 18, 1920

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Reflections for Private Ernest Lee Ripley

Private Ripley,

On this the 100th anniversary of the end of your watch, I want you to know you're not forgotten. The tears that fill my eyes are genuine. I'm so grateful for your courage, for the tremendous price you paid in service to our great State of West Virginia.

Dusti C. Snider, West Virginian
Protected

November 18, 2020

I found the Officer Down Memorial Page while visiting the
West Virginia State Police website. The Hall of Honor link caught my attention and I felt compelled to view each EOW report. I pray this moment that they are honored in Heaven as guardians of society. I weep for Private Charles Kackley and each of the fallen officers. I pray this moment for their families. I pray this moment to God above for the safety of all that serve this Thanksgiving Day 2018 and ever more.

R Wood, Citizen
Protected

November 22, 2018

Your service is honored today, the ninety-first 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 18, 2011

Pvt. Ripley,
On today, the 89th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of West Virginia.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

November 18, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 29, 2007

Private Ripley, It was men like you that built the reputation of this Department. I'm proud to be associatated with the "Forest Green" and honor you and those like you. Rest in Pease my brother.

Sergeant C. J. Ellyson
WVSP

August 19, 2006

Private Ripley, you were the first to give the ultimate sacrifice in our department. You have not been forgoten and you will continue to live through us as long as this department is around. God bless you and thank you sir.

Cpl. C. D. Siler
WVSP

December 27, 2005

Private Ripley,

Rest in Peace Brother....Never forgotten...

Officer
NC

August 12, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother...you will not be forgotten


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