Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Russell,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of South Pittsburg. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 28, 2016

Chief Russell,
Sir, even though it's been 76 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of South Pittsburg. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 28, 2014

I am proud to be the great grandson of Alexander Gaines Russell. My grandmother (Louise Russell Phillips) was his daughter. I have two pictures of him (in uniform) on the walls in my house and one in my office. I am currently employed with the Georgia Peace Officers Standards & Training Council. I have almost 34 years in law Enforcement. When people see his photograph they ask if it is my dad.
Cumming, Georgia

Investigator Leevan Kirk
GA POST Council/Great Grandson

September 13, 2013

I am honored to be Alexander Gaines Russell's great-granddaughter and I am glad that his service and sacrifice are not forgotten.

I appreciate the kind thoughts and words from those around the country.

Emily LeRoy, Nashville, TN
Great Granddaughter

August 29, 2013

Thank you for your brave and honorable service. The 40 years of protection you provided have not been forgotten. Rest easy chief.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

February 20, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 20, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 20, 2013

"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 19, 2013