Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Morton,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Walker County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 18, 2022

This my Great Grandfather. I remember my GawGaw (TT Morton) telling us this story when we were kids. Very proud to be his great granddaughter.

Barbara Morton Staib
Great Granddaughter

April 14, 2015

This is my Great Grandfather. We were told this story often as children. Very proud to be his great granddaughter. A most wonderful man.

Barbara Morton Staib
Great Granddaughter

April 14, 2015

I just discovered this memorial and my heart is swelling with pride even while my eyes blink back tears. I am this man's great-granddaughter, and had no idea, until today, that this story was in my background. My father was in police work, and taught us to respect the law and those who upheld it, and gave their all for it. I am so honored to know that it is in our blood. Great-Grandfather Joe, I am so proud to be your kin!

Josi Morton Ingram
Great-granddaughter

August 16, 2014

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 14, 2014

Rest in Peace, Deputy Morton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 3, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 18, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Morton,
It has taken 86 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Walker County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

April 1, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary year Pof 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 1, 2009