California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
End of Watch Wednesday, June 29, 1988
Reflections for Corrections Officer Lyle Herman
Dad,
It still seems like yesterday when you were taken from us. I was only 8 years old at the time, now 45 not a day goes by that I don’t think of you.
Love you Dad
Anton Herman
Son.
December 4, 2025
Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country; the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. I stand in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Mediator between us, Heavenly Father, in prayer, and by His authority, I pray! Amen.
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];
"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NACM, NCCA
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
June 29, 2025
Uncle Lyle
You are missed and loved.
Michael Olvera
Nephew
April 30, 2025
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.
June 22, 2024
Dad, I miss you so much.
Love you always.
Anton
Son
February 4, 2021
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
June 29, 2020
God Bless you for your service and God bless your family. You will always be in our hearts and minds and I wish your family well. 32 years is a short time in history but a long time in your families hearts. We in the law enforcement community wish your family all the best. Your service in corrections is one of the hardest in law enforcement and we truly will remember you for your dedication and we honor you every single day......Semper Fi brother...
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol, South LA.
June 29, 2020
6/29/88, The day we lost the Best Dad i can't believe it's 32 years since EOW you are missed everyday.
Love you Dad.
Anton Herman
Son
June 28, 2020
Rest in peace Corrections Officer Herman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 28, 2020
April 6th Another Birthday another year you are not with us.
Love you Dad.
Anton Herman
Son
April 5, 2020
Officer Herman,
On today, the 31st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
June 29, 2019
Dad, You are missed on the 31st Anniversary of your EOW.
Love You.
Anton Herman
Son
June 28, 2019
Dad,
Another year you are not with us during Christmas. You are missed especially this time of year can't believe its been 30 years. I will visit you Christmas Eve an say a prayer.
Love you Dad,
Your son Anton.
Anton Herman
Son
December 19, 2018
It's hard to put in words what a great guy Herman was. My memories of him are as vivid today as when they happened. He was my 1st partner right out of the academy and I couldn't have asked for better. He truely was my Brother in Green!!!!!
C/O Polly Armstrong LeDuc, Ret.
July 11, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 30th anniversary of your EOW.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
June 29, 2018
miss you Lyle you left us early ! i have so many Memories of you! And my sister Patty of you two. no one can take them away my memories. Love your Sister-in-law Lizzy
correctional officer Lyle Herman
Sister in law
June 28, 2018
Dad,
Tomorrow will be your 30 year EOW anniversary. Your selfless act will never be forgotten. You became a hero that day.
Love you
Anton herman
Son
June 28, 2018
Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Corrections officer Herman. Your service and honor was appreciated.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2018
Happy 67th Birthday Dad. Love You
Anton herman
Son
April 5, 2018
Thinking of you Dad, well i turned 38 a couple weeks ago it's hard to think you were only 37 when you were taken from us. Miss you so much.
Love you
Anton Herman
Son
March 2, 2018
What to say to my bro that time has flown by so much but still miss you and the fishing trips with the kids, as you already know they are all grown up now some with kids. Bro you have missed so much and i'll never understand why you had to go, I do know that one day I will be back with my big bro who was always my hero.
Love
Warren
warren horsley
brother
February 1, 2017
I ALWAYS THINK OF YOU ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR. WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED BY ALL. LOVE YOU FOREVER.
STACY
NEICE
December 24, 2016
Lord, when it’s time to go inside,
That place of steel and stone.
I pray that you will keep me safe,
So I won’t walk alone.
Help me to do my duty,
Please watch me on my rounds.
Amongst those perilous places
And slamming steel door sounds.
God, Keep my fellow Officers
Well and free from harm.
Let them know I’ll be there too,
Whenever there’s alarm.
Above all when I walk my beat,
No matter where I roam.
Let me go back whence I came,
To family and home.
RIP We have the watch now
Correctional Officer 84804
California Dept.Of Corrections
July 5, 2016
RIP BROTHER
C/O CHIRIHCELLO
LANCASTER COUNTY PA
June 22, 2016
Happy Birthday To MY HEROIC Father-In-Law. Today your only grandson said he'd written something for you & placed it next to your Medal Of Valor...&O-by the way-I could read it if I wanted. Yes, I did!
Your eloquent, empathetic, wiser than any 11yr. old I know grandson, who struggles with Asperger's&we say it's a gift he's been given&we say talk to your Grandpa at night...YES HE, HE put these words to paper to honor you...
Dear Grandpa Lyle-I miss You.I know you were The Best Man because MY Dad is the Best Man&He is an Officer&He became an Officer he said To Honor YOU.
You were THE ULTIMATE HERO.
This poem Is For You on your Birthday.
I wonder is it your blood flowing through my veins?
I've read&Also been told How you never hesitated or wait before an impulse to protect would activate like instinct in your heart & your hero blood. You are my hero. Your hero blood is the ultimate gift & one I'm honored to claim...Because today I sit & tomorrow also I'll wait to see - Is it your blood made of pure heroism beating in my heart, flowing thru my veins? Is this why you are gone? So your hero could be passed on? To beat my heart & flow in my veins & guide me thru a life - a life that stole u from my dad when he was my age? A life that took YOU from me - someday the answer will b clear & you'll show me. I know you'll make sure I'll see.
I Love You Grandpa!
Luke James Herman
First Born Grandchild
Only Grandson
April 6, 2016