Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Fitch.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2022

Thank you for your service and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

June 19, 2020

June 19th, 2018 will mark the 80th anniversary of Worthington Police Officer Roy Fitch who died in the line of duty. As police week and Memorial Day have passed, we are reminded on June 19th of the ultimate sacrifice many of our uniformed officers all too often pay when serving their communities. We ask that we continue to honor those lives lost while performing their selfless service.

The Worthington Police Department will continue to honor the sacrifice and commitment of Officer Fitch by renaming our department’s highest award after him. The Roy Fitch Medal of Valor will be awarded to officers who perform with distinction, gallantry and courage in the line of duty. The action or deed must be one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice that clearly distinguishes the individual and must have involved the immediate risk of the officer’s life.

On June 19th, 2018, members of the Worthington Police Department will adorn Officer Fitch's grave site with a memorial wreath, thin blue line flags and we'll leave a squad car at the cemetery to commemorate his life and service.

The Worthington Police Department

Brett Wiltrout

June 18, 2018

My Grandfather was on a morning round when he slipped on ice. His routine was donuts and coffee in the morning. When he failed to show up at the usual time, the owner of the restaurant went looking for him.
When my Grandfather was found an ambulance was called. Grandpa Fitch left behind a wife and five children the oldest was my dad at age 12.

GARY FITCH
Grandson

June 7, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 19, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th anniversary year 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 26, 2012

My Grandfather must have been a strong man,spiritually and morally. He left an impression on his oldest son(my dad); If you try, you will succeed, and he did. I never knew my Grandfather, but he gave me precious memories of Worthington, Minnesota through his son and family.

gary fitch
grandson

February 7, 2007

Officer Fitch, you are not forgotten

June 19, 2005