Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Arthur L. Staples, Jr.

Rhode Island State Police, Rhode Island

End of Watch Friday, December 18, 1931

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Reflections for Trooper Arthur L. Staples, Jr.

Trooper Staples, it has been 92 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 18, 2023

Trooper Staples,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Rhode Island. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 18, 2021

Troopers like you laid the foundation for one of the world’s finest State Police divisions. Thank you my brother for your sacrifice and bravely.

Capt. Glenn E. Kresge
Delaware Health and Social Services

June 24, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th 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

Trooper Staples,
On today, the 78th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Rhode Island. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

December 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

December 10, 2007

Trooper Staples your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept.. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 13, 2006

No officer should be without a reflection. I send this one to thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice and for paving the way for the future for us to follow, on the thin blue line. Thank you.

January 15, 2005

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

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