Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today is Monday February 23, 2023 and as I watch the funeral procession of a recently fallen Beech Grove Police Officer - I stumbled upon this page. I was wondering how many public safety officers have passed away in the line of duty - and was astonished that there were over 500.

As I searched several stories of fallen heroes, your story caught my eye. A True-Trailblazer indeed. Officer Whitfield - I am so sorry that your murder has never been solved. You gave 12 years to the department, to which no doubt you endured racism and unwanted feelings of your presence to serve -but yet you endured, and sacrificed your life to serve, honor and protect.

I just want to say, "Thank You!" I wish people would understand that the Lord has placed Angels as yourself on this earth to help and protect. The fact that you were concerned enough to inquire about a suspicious looking man, who may or may not have been up to no-good, by doing so, you may have thwarted harm being done to someone else.
Thank you, Officer Whitfield! And I hope and pray that you have received a golden crown!

Sherri Brown-Webster
Indianapolis Resident

February 23, 2026

Officer Whitfield,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Indianapolis.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 27, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

November 28, 2021

RIP Officer Whitfield

Juanita Whitfield

September 13, 2021

RIP sir....

Kathleen Mourain, IM3, USN VETERAN

July 18, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

November 27, 2020

While your assailant may have never been caught, he surely faced a higher court and higher authority at a later time in a different place.
Rest in peace always and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice as you will always be remembered by your LE brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 31, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Whitfield.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

December 2, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

November 27, 2018

Officer is buried Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis Indiana

T.F.
researcher

April 12, 2018

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Cops Cycling for Survivors
www.copscycling4survivors.org

Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors

November 27, 2017

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute!

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

November 26, 2017

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

November 27, 2016

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

November 26, 2015

Rest In Heavenly Peace, my brother!

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

November 26, 2013

You are not forgotten, Sir! RIP Officer Whitfield...

Former Deputy sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's dept., Indianapolis, IN

May 8, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Whitfield. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 24, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

November 27, 2012

All gave some, yet some gave it all... We are remembering you today, our brother!!!!

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

November 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 27, 2011

MY BROTHER, MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS YOU.

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

February 1, 2011

The IPD's 90th Recruit Class was largely responsibile for contributions for the proper headstone for Officer Whitfield. It was in the fall of 1998. I was in that class and it was our class project. All 32 of us contributed to the cause for this deserving officer.

Sgt. John Arvin
IPD/IMPD

October 28, 2010

God bless the peace keepers.
Gone but never forgot, rest in peace brother We got it from here.

Deputy Phillip Reid
Clay County Sheriffs Office/FL

January 30, 2009

May you rest in peace and may God bless you and your family.Thanks for your service.

Det. L.Gauthney
Columbus (OH) Police Dept.

November 30, 2008