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Private Wesley Cherry

Texas State Police, Texas

End of Watch Friday, March 14, 1873

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Reflections for Private Wesley Cherry

Pvt. Cherry,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 14, 2023

Your murderers may have escaped proper justice at that time, but they surely faced a higher justice in a different place at a later time. Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time can ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 14, 2021

Wesley Cherry was my great-grandfather. He served for the Confederacy in the Civil War and was wounded at Antietam and the Battle of the Wilderness. It is a shame that there is no marker for his grave.

Talley W Morse
Great-grandson

May 31, 2019

Pvt. Cherry,
On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Policemen who were also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And like some of the people who left reflections here before me I too think it was a travesty of justice that your murderers escaped justice.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 14, 2018

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 14, 2012

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 14, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 136th 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 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. What an absolute travesty of justice occurred in this prosecution of the persons responsible for the death of four state police officers. Thankfully, God is the final arbitrer of justice.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis aLoy
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 14, 2009

Private Cherry,

Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO and will never be forgotten.. Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 24, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER NH

April 8, 2008

This is a tragic event and your actions will never be forgotten. May your assailants and the jury that acquitted them find true misery and pain for an eternity.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

March 14, 2007

Private Cherry, you are not forgotten

April 10, 2005

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