Harlan County Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, April 17, 1949
Reflections for Chief Ambrose Metcalfe
Thats one of my Uncles this story has been told to me with a different twist
E. B. Metcalfe
Family
August 24, 2024
Chief Metcalf,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 17, 2024
Chief Ambrose Served with my Grandfather Deputy Chief Elmer Baumgardner. My Grandmother spoke of him often. I have a picture of them two Not knowing it would be there last picture . James Hacker get a hold of me and I’ll send you a copy if you don’t have one. Thank you so much for your dedication and your kindness and friendship .
Jessica Yates
Grandughter of Chief Baumgardner (served with Ambrose)
December 17, 2018
Wow how great that i can look up my great uncle and see what a great hero he truly was i was thinking of joining the force myself and want to do more now then ever be4 even thou i never had a chance to meet him can see just how great he was R.I.P uncle Ambrose
James hacker In training
He is my great uncle on my fathers side
June 17, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd 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. The verdict for your killer was an absolute travesty of justice.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 17, 2012
Ambrose metcalf was my uncle, my mothers brother...the famuly has treasured hismemory, honor, and sacrifice for years. as a small child in the hills of kentucky, i I remember the tales of his courage...rip, uncle "Brose
111sg eula hightower
US Army
November 16, 2011
Chief Metcalfe, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
March 24, 2010
Chief Metcalfe
I could help but write this after reading you were the only Chief of Police ever in Harlan County. I want to say thank you for standing up to lawlessness, even when others would not finish the fight in your absence. You were obviously a man of great courage and I hope you take comfort in the presence of our Heavenly Father now. RIP
PO
March 1, 2009
Thank You Chief Metcalfe for your service and sacrifice. YOU are a HERO!!You may have left us but you will never be forgotten... Rest in Peace Sir...
Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 3, 2008
Chief Metcalfe, you have not been forgotten. Someone out there took the time to research your death so that your life could be honored.
This web site is world wide. You are now left for the ages to be honored and remembered as a man who gave the last full measure of service for his family, community and country.
For the family who descended from this man's honored heritage, remember how he lived, not why he had to die. Why people die is God's domain and not for us to understand. Carry on all that was good about this man so that his honor won't be diminished.
Officer Doug Wiencek #949
Metra Police Department, Chicago, IL
March 16, 2008
Thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER again be forgotten!
DET SGT RET
AR
March 13, 2008
God bless you Ambrose. Your killer was surely convicted by a higher authority.
Matthew 5:9
An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co., Ohio
March 12, 2008
Thanks for standing for what was rigth!May God bless you!
GILBERT DANIEL
March 11, 2008
Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.
Police Officer
March 11, 2008
Rest in peace, Chief. You are a hero and will be remembered as one. God bless you.
Deputy Sheriff
Virginia
March 11, 2008
Chief Metcalfe,
It has taken almost 59 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlan County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
March 11, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AS YOU ARE RIGHTFULLY PLACED WITH YOUR FELLOW FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR COURAGE TO ENFORCE THE LAW. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
March 11, 2008
A true warrior that has gone unnoticed all these years. Amazing that you stood your ground in the face of evil and lawlessness to do your job. Your justice will not be in this world but you will never be forgotten
A J ABDO
March 11, 2008
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