Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Fred Maddox, Jr.

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, February 24, 1954

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Reflections for Police Officer Fred Maddox, Jr.

Officer Maddox,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in the China-Burma-India Theater fighting the Japanese during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 24, 2024

Rest in peace Officer Maddox.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2021

Reflecting on the murder of Fred Maddox Jr of Houston Police Department on February 24th 1954, I would like to say he will not be forgotten I was his classmate in class six and I was the one that brought the shotgun that brought the murderer down on Laura koppe on that day. Rest in peace my brother in Christ Jesus our Lord. Your classmate and fellow officer William Millican. I am now at the age of 91 years and 6 months. Praise God Almighty. until we meet in Glory around the Judgment seat of Christ.

HPD Officer.W.E. Millican Badge 1038
Class 6 Houston PD 11/15/50.02/16/51

December 19, 2019

Heroes live forever, Officer Maddox, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

February 24, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 24, 2012

Thank you for your service and commitment to the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

February 24, 2012

Thanks for your services, Fred Maddox.

David

February 24, 2012

He was so good to a young girl who idolized him and his siblings. He has been missed every day!

Dixie Daniel
First Cousin

June 7, 2011

Fred Jr's mom was a sister to my grandfather from Galatia IL. I never knew him but had always heard about his tragic death. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

Joni Patterson Diggins
2nd cousin

June 7, 2011

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Your bravery is not forgotten. My heart aches for all you missed in the life of your little one.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 24, 2011

Working on family tree and ran across Office Fred Maddox Jr. Turns out he is a 3rd cousin of mine. After reading his story I had to take the 250 mile drive to visit his grave site and it was worth the drive. We are proud to be able to say you are and will always be a member of our family in in our thoughts. Thanks for your service.

Bobby Rowland
3rd cousin

March 1, 2009

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Anonymous

September 10, 2008

Officer Maddox,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It took another two years, but your murderer finally got the justice that he deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 24, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

My son TJ Maddox and my daughter Samantha Maddox are the children of Officer Maddox's unborn child at the time of his death (Fred's wife Louise was 7 months pregnant when he was killed)they had a son, named Fed Maddox, III.
TJ is the spitting image of Fred and I only wish they could have had the opportunity to know and love eachother.

Officer Maddox's sacrifice will never be forgotten by myself and my children, his grandchildren.

Kim
mother of fred maddox's grandchildren

August 3, 2007

MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

February 24, 2005

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