Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Wildlife Officer Donald Dante Thornbury

Miccosukee Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Monday, October 28, 1991

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Reflections for Wildlife Officer Donald Dante Thornbury

I had the privilege to call Donte my friend. I often think of him and have pain to know a lot of us made the thin blue finish line and you did not. Bless you & your family.

Lieutenant James “Dave” Cantrell
Area Drug Task Force

June 6, 2023

Dante You will never be forgotten. I wonder what wondrous things you would have created. I miss you. I wish you were here so I could tell you what a privilege it is to call you my friend.

Debra Thatcher

January 1, 2023

Hey buddy, just thinking about you. Miss you man!

Keith Mumford
Wishard Health / Marion County Sheriff's Office (Retired)

February 6, 2021

Dante’,

I often think of you and cherish the memories we shared. Know that yourself always in our heart, thoughts and prayers.

Love you,
Barry

Barry Thornbury
Brother

January 29, 2021

Rest in peace Wildlife Officer Thornbury.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

You would be surprised to know that your agency has grown from 10 officers including one wildlife officer, to 51 with 8 wildlife officers.

We see your photo each day.

We remember you.

Officer Michael W. Weissberg
Miccosukee Police

March 29, 2020

I wish that we had had more time together. All the great laughter at the Indiana State Fair. I still have our pictures. I will always remember the time we did.

Debra Thatcher

February 8, 2020

Rest in peace Wildlife Officer Thornbury.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2019

Dante’,
Today is 28 years since you have passed on to be with our lord. You are always in our hearts and prayers. Tomorrow will be two months since your dad has passed on and now he is with you and other relatives that have passed. I have peace and comfort knowing that all of you are in God’s loving care.
Love and Prayers Always.

Nancy Thornbury
Mom

October 26, 2019

We remember you.

Ofc. M. Weissberg
Miccosukee PD

September 7, 2017

Dante',
You are in our thoughts and prayers today and always. We are blessed with the wonderful years and happy memories that we shared with you and your brother.
Love and prayers,
Dad and Mom

Donald and Nancy Thornbury
Parents

August 20, 2017

Dante, thinking of you and missing you brother. Until we see each other again.

Barry Thornbury
Brother

April 20, 2017

Dante,
We are remembering you with love and special memories today and always.
Love and Prayers,
Dad and Mom

Donald and Nancy Thornbury
Parents

October 27, 2016

You've been on my mind lately, just checking in. Miss you buddy and think about you often. Rest easy my friend.

Deputy Keith Mumford

November 29, 2015

Dante,
There are so many wonderful memories and so much happiness that your brother Barry and you have blessed our life with. Although you are not physically with us you are forever in our hearts and thoughts and prayers.
May god keep you in his loving care.
Love and Blessings,
Dad and Mom

Donald and Nancy Thornbury
Dad and Mom

October 26, 2015

You have been on my mind, then I saw the date. It is has been a long time my friend. You have never been forgotten.

Debra Thatcher

October 18, 2015

Dante,
We are thinking of you with love and wonderful memories that we will forever treasure in our hearts.
God has blessed us with two wonderful loving sons and we are so proud of both you and your brother Barry.
May God hold you close and keep you safe in his loving arms.
Love and prayers,
Dad and Mom

Dad and Mom

September 8, 2015

Dante,
Your dad and I have so many happy memories of you and your brother that we will always hold so close to our hearts. We miss you so much and this Christmas as always you will be with us in our thoughts and love and prayers. We are so blessed to have and your brother in our life. We love you and know that you are only a prayer away.

Donnie and Nancy Thornbury
Parents

December 22, 2014

Dante,
We are remembering you with love and wonderful memories on this very sad day. We are very blessed that we have had the honor of raising two wonderful sons and we thank God every day for both of you.
You will always be in our thoughts and prayers and forever in our hearts.
Love and Blessings Always.

Dad and Mom
Parents

October 26, 2014

Never forget ya buddy.

Mum

Keith Mumford

October 6, 2014

RIP HERO! Today you were remembered in Indiana for you bravery, Sir!

Frmr Sheriff's Deputy
Marion County Sheriff, Indiana

May 5, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary year of your death. I am privileged 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 officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2014

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 25, 2013

Dante,
We are remembering you today and always with love and prayers and so very thankful for the years we were blessed to have you and your brother Barry.
Love and Prayers Always,
Dad and Mom

Parents
Dad and Mom

September 30, 2012

Dante,

yesterday you would have turned 47... But you are forever in my memory as the funny 26 year old prankster! I have no doubt that you're still pulling pranks in heaven...

Thinking of you often and as always you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Elkins

Friend

May 15, 2012

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