Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, November 5, 1967
Reflections for Detective Samuel D. Sumner
This was my Uncle Sam. He cared for his wife's family as his own. Our family remembers Sam every year at Christmas with a Lifesaver Story Book gift exchange. When my brother and I were very young, my Mom could not afford gifts. Uncle Sam bought two Lifesaver Story Books and wrapped them so we would have something under the tree. The next year, my mom remarried. Less than 3 months later, Uncle Sam was killed. That Christmas, and every one thereafter, Mom and Dad made sure we had a Lifesaver Story Book under the tree. When I left home, they would send with my Christmas presents and include one for roommates, girlfriends, etc. Now, I make sure to give at least one Story Book and share the origin with someone new. It's the least I can do to remember what he meant to our family.
Bob Stearnes
Nephew
December 22, 2025
Rest In Peace.
Chief Marshal Randy Ford, Ret.
Green Mt Falls, CO
November 5, 2017
Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 50th anniversary of your E.O.W.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
November 5, 2017
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th 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
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
November 5, 2011
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 1, 2007
YOU ARE REMEMBERED.
Jessica Buce
Wife of MPD Officer
May 7, 2007
We pause to respectfully honor the memory of one of our own, Detective Sam Sumner on this anniversary of his death. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies go out to his surviving family.
May God keep, comfort, and strengthen you.
He will forever be remebered in the law enforcement community.
Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department
November 6, 2006
Rest in Peace, Detective Sumner. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
October 30, 2006
Even though you have been gone longer than I have been alive, I still would like to make sure your service to the city of Montgomery is not forgotten. Thank You! rest in Peace.
Policeman's Daughter
October 4, 2006