Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember this time of sorrow in our family like it was yesterday. I am proud of the long history in law enforcement that our family has dedicated to our great state of Texas. God bless you.

Nancy Wallen Pennell
third cousin

January 20, 2008

Today, the FBI Files Show aired the story of your tragic death, and the awful things that happened to you. It has been 23 years since that date. May your family and friends, and those that you worked with, find comfort in knowing that your sacrifice has NOT been forgotten, and never will be. Certainly, you are sharing beautiful company in the heavens and enjoying your eternal life. Rest in peace, and God bless you, your family and ALL men and women on the thin blue line, forever and always!

March 17, 2007

Both are GREAT AMERICANS, God Bless You

December 17, 2006

To you Richard Latham, my second cousin, and James Wallen, my great uncle, this is my memorial to you. You both served law enforcement honorably, and I'm very proud of you.

L. Newman
Cousin

September 5, 2006

I offer my condolences to Officer Latham. It was very tragic they way he was shot and kill. Because of some thousand of dollars of jewelry. I think we should have more than one officer to search vehicles at boarder entries from now on. Rest in Peace.

The FBI Files TV Show
Viewer

May 1, 2006

Just watched and learned of your murder on the T.V. My heart go's out to you and you're family / friends.

These guys that murdered showed no class!! No regard for human life!! They could have just as well let you walk. No harm, no foul... May God bless you. Salutes, Slyboy Ricky

An Old X-Con
Bank Robber

July 22, 2005

i was 13 when this happened to insp. latham. i had gone to work with my dad at detroit metro airport and was stuck in the customs office while he was on the line, and found a copy of the teletype about insp. latham. it was then i realized what could happen and why i should be greatful every day for my father. God Bless Insp. Latham and his family.

son of a retired customs inspector

February 16, 2005

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters in blue.

CBP Officer
US Customs and Border Protection

January 30, 2005

Inspector Latham,
On today, the 21 lst anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the USCS. I saw the television story about your murder on the A&E cable channel. It shows how dangerous protecting the borders of the United States can be.
R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 27, 2005