Gainesville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, September 23, 1875
Reflections for Town Marshal Thomas H. Branch
Most of society lives in a world that doesn’t recognize what gives them the comfort they live in. Because of you, and people like you, society can live that way.
You put the badge on to make the community a better place. You put the badge on for justice. You put the badge on to save life. You put the badge on for the principles it represents. The badges didn’t make you a hero, the badge was worn by a hero. To your family, and the generations that followed, thank you for your service. Be proud of this man.
The sorrow we share as a law enforcement family is enormous, but our love of your life is even greater.
Sergeant Christian Yanchula
Forensic Services
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
September 23, 2022
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 23, 2020
Rest in peace Town Marshal Branch.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2019
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
July 16, 2019
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