Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Hunter.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Hunter,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Van Zandt County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 28, 2017

I am a Great granddaughter of William Rutherford Hunter. I recall in our family history that one of the past generations also had a grandfather of William Rutherford Hunter who I believe first settle in Texas when it was really the wild west! My father spoke of his father growing up in Texas with his brothers and sisters. My father Franklin was named after one of the family members as well. My Uncle William is also named after his Grandfather William.

Constance Sue Cummins (Hunter)

Grand Haven, Michigan January 2015

Constance Sue Cummins (Hunter)
Greatgrandaughter

January 11, 2015

Deputy Hunter was a great grandfather I never knew. I have read about his bravery after being critically wounded and the five children and spouse and their hardship.

Samuel F. Hunter, M.D., Ph.D.
Great grandson

October 30, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 117th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was 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 does not not diminish respect.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 29, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 26, 2007

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 Deputy Hunter your death will never be forgoten.
Chris Whatley
Former Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office Explorer

Deputy Christopher Whatley
Denton County Constable Office Pct #6

It is a shame that Deputy Hunters death was forgotten for so long. For many years Sheriff Burnett was thought to be the only fallen officer from the department. It was not until 2001 that the Van Zandt Co Sheriff's Department was (again) made aware of his death.