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Deputy Sheriff Avant Burmeister Coward

Atascosa County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, August 2, 1952

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Avant Burmeister Coward

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten.

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

August 2, 2020

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Avant B. Coward. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Atascosa, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends, Ancestors and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your foot steps protecting the public. I also Pray that the thug who murdered you is rotting in hell.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 3, 2016

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 61rst 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

January 26, 2013

Rest in peace, and God Bless.

Karen
Cousin

May 15, 2012

On the 55th anniversary of your tragic murder, I salute you, sir. I doubt if time has made it any easier on your family and friends. However, I hope everyone will take comfort in knowing that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 2, 2007

God bless you for your service and sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

August 2, 2007

REST IN GOD PEACE,YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN.

GILBERT DANIEL

July 30, 2006

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