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Captain Thomas G. Williams

Texas State Police, Texas

End of Watch Friday, March 14, 1873

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Reflections for Captain Thomas G. Williams

Capt. Williams,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 14, 2023

Your murderers may have escaped proper justice at that time, but they surely faced a higher justice in a different place at a later time. Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time can ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

March 14, 2021

Capt. Williams,
On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Policemen who were also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 14, 2018

Historical note after the TSP was disbanded in 1874, TSP members became part of the http://www.odmp.org/agency/4777-texas-rangers-texas

T .Fazzini
reseacher

November 27, 2017

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 14, 2012

For the Record:
Merrit Horrell was killed January 28, 1877 in a gunfight
Mart and Tom Horrell were killed 1878 by texas Vigilianties
{A fourth brother Ben Horrell was killed December 1873 after having killed New Mexico Constable Juan Martinez}

Anonymous

June 25, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 14, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 136th 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. What an absolute travesty of justice occurred in this prosecution of the persons responsible for the death of four state police officers. Thankfully, God is the final arbitrer of justice.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 14, 2009

Merrit Horrell was killed 1877 by Captain Williams father in law. Tom and Mart Horrell were killed 1878 by vigiliantes. The Horrell brothers were also responsible for the deaths of Texas Sherriff Shadrick T. Denson in January 1873; New Mexico Constable Juan Martinez in December 1873 {Ben Horrell} was killed by a posse; and New Mexico Deputy Joseph Haskins at Picacho New Mexico-killed by a Horrell associate. The Last Horrell Brother Sam died in 1936

PF

December 13, 2008

Captain Williams,

Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO and will never be forgotten.. Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 24, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 8, 2008

This is a true tragedy and your actions will never be forgotten. May your assailants and the jury that acquitted them find true misery and pain for an eternity.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

March 14, 2007

Captian Williams, you are not forgotten

April 10, 2005

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