Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Time will never erase the sacrifice and heroism you showed on that night 121 years ago. Rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

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

June 10, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Frank Bateman,
God bless you for the ultimate sacrifice you made while completing your duty in the apprehension of a dangerous individual on the fateful night of June 10, 1899.

Corporal (retired) Terry A. Noye
Harford County Sheriff's Office, MD

June 11, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Bateman,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during the Spanish-American War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

June 10, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Grandfather, I did not know you but I know you were a great man.

Gary Griffey
Great Grandson

May 17, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 12, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

Deputy Frank Bateman continues to be remembered and honored by the members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Colonel Steven Bodway
Harford County Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 113th anniversary year 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 17, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 13, 2012

Thank you for your Heroism Sir, never forgotten. RIP

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

September 6, 2012

Thank you brother for your service , May you rest in peace '

sergeant Gerald Lemons Redt.
GENOA POLICE DEPT.

September 6, 2012

Years have passed but you always will be remember. Thank you for you service.

Gary Griffey/Bateman
Grandfather

May 9, 2011

The people of Harford County will never forget your unwavering service. Rest in Peace

Erin Harford County Resident

December 1, 2008

Know that many years later, your sacrifice is still remembered, as it always will be.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 10, 2007

Thank you for your service to the citizens of Harford County. It's a pleasure to patrol the same streets of such a brave and honorable man. Rest In Peace.

Cpl. Donald Gividen
Harford County Sheriff's Office

Cpl. Donald Gividen
Harford County Sheriff's Office

March 26, 2007

Thank you sir, you are a hero to us all. God bless you, your family and your department.

May 7, 2005

Deputy Bateman,
Your service will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on in all of those who wear a badge.
Thank you for your dedication and service.
Rest easy Brother.

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office (MI)

April 7, 2005

Somehow your memory had been lost to us. Thankfully that terrible mistake has been corrected, and your story shall live on in the generations to come. Thank you for your sacrifice those many years ago. We here at HCSO honor you for it.

April 4, 2005

Like it says on the at the memorial.

It’s not how they died that made them heros, its how they lived.

Detective Brian Ralph
Baltimore City Police

April 1, 2005

THANK YOU DEPUTY BATEMAN
PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THOSE WHO SERVE NOW

March 30, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Bateman,
It has taken over 105 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harford County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 29, 2005

Rest in peace Deputy Bateman. You are not forgotten.

March 28, 2005