Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Axlines story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-10-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

March 10, 2017

My father was a resident of Wenona during the time that Mr. Axline was murdered. He told me the story of the incident back in 1967. He also talked about what a fine man Mr. Axline was that that he was highly regarded by the community. The only addition to the story was that near the date of his murder Mr. Axline celebrated his birthday and that his wife had bought him a bullet proof vest, which back in the day were extremely heavy. When Mr. Axline went on duty the day of his death he unfortunately decided not to wear the vest.

Douglas Whitson

September 10, 2016

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Axline. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 29, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered for time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 16, 2012

Sheriff Axline, will will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livington County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

January 16, 2010

my dads brother was a state trooper and help catch the bad guys my moms uncle was sheriff axline .

bert bayer
sheriff axline was my mothers uncle

May 27, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 6, 2008

I beleive my father, Sheriff Howard Whittaker, and then deputy Axline, served Marshall co. together in 1925 or so. In 1920's a man by the name of Stemus had murdered sheriff Litchfield and marshal Leonard. Axline and Whittaker went to Evansville to transport the murder back to Lacon, but with hearing there was a lynching planed, the officers changed routes and took the prisoner to Peoria,Ill.,to be held for his trial.
This was before I was born, but have heard about it through my mother.

parents were friends

December 7, 2006

No man goes unnoticed before G-d.Thank you for your service.

January 16, 2006