Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, December 18, 1932
Reflections for Patrolman William Howard Ritter
Rest in peace Patrolman Ritter.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 18, 2022
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Howard Ritter of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 80 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 18, 2022
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Howard Ritter of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
December 18, 2019
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Howard Ritter of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
December 18, 2018
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Edward F. Knaul of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 58 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
December 18, 2017
Grandfather,
Thank you for your service. You gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Just like you your son was a great man. He led by example and was loved by family and friends.
Your name lives on. I am honored to be named after you. It means everything to me. Your great grandson is named after you also.
Thank you for all you gave.
William Howard Ritter III
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May 9, 2017
As the granddaughter of the beautiful daughter you never got to meet, I thank you for your service and the wonderful legacy you left us. Thank you for all that you did and the all that you gave.
Meggan
Great Granddaughter
December 24, 2014
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th 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 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
December 18, 2011
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
December 10, 2007
A HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTON.MAY YOU RSET IN PEACE.
GILBERT DANIEL
September 16, 2006
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