Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Henry P. Kounse

East Peoria Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, February 10, 1931

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Reflections for Patrolman Henry P. Kounse

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

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 10, 2021

Officer Kounses's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 11-18-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

November 18, 2016

This is my 2nd great uncle. My grandfather, George Kounse, was young when Henry passed but says Uncle Henry was special because he would always go to the store and buy a huge $1 bag of candy for his nieces and nephews. He looks just like my grandfather and several other family members. Thank you for your service, Uncle Henry, and I'm honored to be part of your family.

Andrea Hatcher

March 18, 2016

I recently discovered while researching family history that Officer Kounse was the uncle of my great-grandmother. I remember when I announced my intention to become an officer her mentioning she had an uncle who was an officer, but never pieced together all the information until now.

Sergeant Amber Ronketto
Carbondale, IL Police Department

July 14, 2013

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Kounse. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 1, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and 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

February 10, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 8, 2008

Patrolman Kounse,
On today, the 76th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Peoria. Your murderer died while in prison-never seeing the light of freedom again.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 10, 2007

So many years ago, and yet you are not forgotten.

February 10, 2005

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