Newport Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch Tuesday, April 22, 1884
Reflections for Officer Eugene Barker
Officer Barker, it has been 139 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 that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
April 22, 2023
Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and twenty-fifth 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 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
Phylllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 22, 2009
Officer Barker, today on the 125th anniversary of your death, we had a memorial service in your honor at the Newport Police Officers Memorial. You are the first Newport Officer killed in the line of duty and we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have comfort knowing you are keeping a watchful eye over us as we perform our duties. God Bless.
Officer Joe Carroll
Newport Police Department
April 22, 2009
I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003). Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend recently. Deputy Jeffery Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.
I want to honor all of those who gave their life in the line of duty. Although your death was many many years ago, you are still a hero.
God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.
...Gone, but never Forgotten....
Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 9, 2004
REst in peace, Eugene. God loves you.
Officer RB WAde, Retired
Richmond,Va. Police
August 22, 2003
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