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In Honor of Officer Ray C. Willert
I was a 23 year old copywriter at KCEY radio in Turlock when I took the call from the Western Union office. The woman had a telegraph for a person who no longer worked at the station, and I was looking for contact information when I heard her scream and drop the phone. A man was yelling at her, threatening to shoot her, and she was pleading for her life. I ran into the broadcast area where the DJ was just starting a record and told him what was happening. Marty took the phone while I went into another office to call the police. Neither one of us thought to record the call, something that I believe could have been done by the DJ, but none of it seemed real. I heard the man threatening the women, she was crying, and it was an absolutely helpless feeling. It only got worse when I heard the gunshot.
I didn't learn until later that Officer Willert had been killed. When I eventually learned more details and realized he was just a couple years older than me and had a daughter, it became much more personal. I was pregnant with our first child at the time.
I'll never forget the sounds that day, the sense that it was all part of a TV drama taking place in another room, and I've never forgotten what it felt like to witness the sound of gunshot that took an innocent life. He was a young man just doing his job. It's been over 46 years now, and I can still hear that terrible sound.
Friend- retired PPD
In Honor of Lieutenant Leonard B. Estes
Larry, you were always there to back a brother on the Thin Blue Line... and to make us smile. Thank you
In Honor of Officer Nicholas P. Cecchetti
My uncle was George Cecchetti. Your life and service to America is not forgotten. I will always honor your sacrifice to goodness and justice and everything that is right. RIP, Nick.
In Honor of Deputy Larry D. Griffith
Think of Larry often. He was a great man to work with. He was helpful, generous. kind and funny. He was a true role model.
In Memory of a Signal Hill Policeman
In Honor of Officer Ralph L. Gardner
In memorium, respect and tribute to Signal Hill Police Officer Ralph Gardner. Much thanks for doing your duty in American law enforcement. Rest in peace and In God's Loving Care.
Your brother - in -law. C.H.P. # 5342, retired.
In Honor of Officer Frederick W. Enright
Thinking about you this month, the 44th year since the accident. Thank you for your contribution to the citizens of the great state of California.
Never Forgotten
In Honor of Deputy Jack D. Williams
To Jack's family, friends and partners, we have not forgot Jack and you are all in our thoughts today! Jack will never be forgotten by Narcotics Bureau.
Granddaughter
In Honor of Officer David L. Kohler
Dear Grandpa Dave, you need to have a talk with your son he is being an amazing dad. I really wish I met you and ate pie together. We truly have a lot in common. Pass me some pie!!!!
Not Forgotten
In Honor of Officer Frederick S. Wales
I never knew you and you never knew me, I'm your sister. Dad would tell me about you and what a great man you were. You will never be forgotten.