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Detective Merle Rankin Colver

Wichita Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Friday, August 14, 1931

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Reflections for Detective Merle Rankin Colver

Rest in peace Detective Colver.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2022

Det. Colver,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wichita. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 14, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 14, 2020

In memory of Deputized Civilian Earl O'Neal of Pilchur Oklahoma killed January 1927 by one of the suspects

Ref:
Walter Underhill Jr wikipedia

T.F.
researcher

June 23, 2018

You had a badge,
that you wore proud.
What you did was important,
though you never said this out loud.

Respect did not come,
from the wages you were paid.
Or from callous statements,
that in the press were made.

Respect is in the homage,
shared by those who truly know.
Your service is what kept,
light in the world aglow.

R. Iglesias, Lt. (Retired)
MDPD

May 10, 2014

Rest in Peace, Detective Colver. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 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 82nd 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 21, 2013

Detective Colver was my grandfather. He was killed before I was born, therefore I never knew him. I know about him through my grandmother and mother. The gun that killed him is on display at the J M Davis Arms and Historical Museum in Claremore, OK.

Stanley O. Jones
Grandson

September 5, 2012

"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 14, 2012

"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 14, 2012

Thank you for your heroism. You will not be forgotte.

January 16, 2006

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