Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman William Thomas Herbin

North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, August 31, 1964

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Reflections for Patrolman William Thomas Herbin

Rest in peace Patrolman Herbin.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 26, 2022

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 31, 2020

You were young and vibrant in those long ago days. You and three of your buddies bought a small airplane; then you got your pilot license. You had an aqua colored motor boat that you named after your daughter, Linda Kay. And oh, as a small boy I was so impressed with your blue 1964 Impala Super Sport that sat regally in your driveway. Scenes of the sun reflecting off those dual chrome tail pipes; The bucket seats and four on the floor are still embedded in my mind. You daily cleaned that car and everything you had was always so neat.

Then came that awful hot summer day. I remember the field where your corpse was discovered. There were police cars and road blocks everywhere. Disbelief quickly surrendered to shock. We expected grandparents to die but not Uncle Billy.

Your dear wife, my aunt grew old and died alone in the home you both shared. Your siblings, brothers and sister-in-laws are now bowed to the affects of time. Your little daughter, now has passed that arbitrary date fixed by Social Security, as the time for old people to retire. However, Uncle Billy, you will be forever that young, dark haired, quick moving, fun loving man.

I’ll always remember you and hope to see you again.

Dwight A. Seawell
Nephew

April 27, 2019

I became a Patrolman in November 1983, retired January 2007. I always remembered the sacrifice of those who came before me. We had the same issues throughout my career with the court system. Those of us who served did it for another reason, I always told cadets when I taught at the training center it is really a calling not a job. I grieve with the family of the loss of a loved one, and pray God has blessed you in ways only he can....

Sgt John E. Tomer
NCSHP

August 30, 2017

My brother in arms, no justice for you. Your state the one you died for could not render you the justice you so deserved for giving your life in the name of public safety. Thank you for your dedication to your state and the public you served.

Capt. Glenn Kresge
Delaware health and Social Services

January 15, 2015

It's been 50 years now since your passing. Continue to rest in peace, we will forever remember your service to this great nation and state. I will remember you today as I check 10-41 and patrol the roads as you did with such honor.

Master Trooper J. R. Fleming
NC State Highway Patrol

August 31, 2014

I am a retired wilm.delaware police officer around 1971 l arrested a man who had escaped from a north carolina prison and was serving time for killing a north Carolina state trooper.our contact agency at the time was with the dept.of corrections. I can not remember the man's name who l arrested.my understanding is that he shot the trooper with the troopers own gun around 1964. If william Herbin was the officer please let me know.

stanley friedman
wilmlngton delaware police dept.

January 18, 2014

Patrolman Herbin,
On today, the 48th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

August 31, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 31, 2009

TROOPER HERBIN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, BECAUSE A HERO IS NOT FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 31, 2007

My Prayers are with you and your family. You are not forgotten.

Former Police Officer
Warrenton, Virginia

June 16, 2007

To the best uncle I had. With love,Jane

Jane Cherry

April 27, 2007

You will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers along with all Fallen Officers. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and Peace. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication and the sacrifice you made in protecting the people of North Carolina.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO

Kathi Halligan
Phila., PA.

September 18, 2006

Rest easy, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 30, 2006

I agree with a previous writer who wrote “No officer’s death should be without reflection.” You served us well......RIP brother. It is an honor to be the first to leave a reflection in your memory. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

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