{"id":62526,"date":"2025-03-10T17:50:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T21:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=62526"},"modified":"2025-03-10T17:50:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T21:50:43","slug":"genesee-county-sheriffs-office-retires-badges-of-four-who-lost-their-lives-in-the-line-of-duty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/03\/10\/genesee-county-sheriffs-office-retires-badges-of-four-who-lost-their-lives-in-the-line-of-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Sheriff\u2019s office retires badges of four who lost their lives in the line of duty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sheriff Joseph Graff pausing to look at display with the honored officers’ names on it at the memorial garden.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Story\/photos and video By Mike Pettinella
For Video News Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling it a \u201cwonderful recognition for my husband,\u201d Ren\u00e9e Thompson appreciatively received the kind words and a declaration from Genesee County Sheriff Joseph Graff on Monday afternoon as part of a badge retirement ceremony at the sheriff\u2019s office memorial garden on Park Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ren\u00e9e Thompson, widow of Correction Officer Raymond F. Thompson, displays the declaration she received honoring her late husband for his service<\/strong><\/em>, with Jack Frank.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thompson\u2019s late husband, Correction Officer Raymond F. Thompson, Badge #206, was one of four sheriff\u2019s officers honored at the observance that memorializes those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Officer Thompson\u2019s \u201cend of watch\u201d was May 30, 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Also honored were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— Constable William H. Johnson, end of watch March 15, 1895.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— Deputy Sheriff Frank G. Bordonaro, Badge #29, end of watch July 8, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— Sgt. Thomas A. Sanfratello, Badge #9, whose end of watch came a year ago to the day \u2013 March 10, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About 75 people \u2013 including current and former sheriff\u2019s office employees, Genesee County employees and members of the Batavia City Police Department — gathered in front of the memorial garden as Sheriff Graff praised the fallen quartet for their service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sgt. Richard Schildwaster presents proclamation honoring the late Sgt. Thomas A. Sanfratello to his son, Ian, who works as a corrections officer at the Genesee County Jail.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe badge that we wear is more than just a piece of metal,\u201d Graff stated. \u201cIt represents commitment, sacrifice, courage, honor, unwavering dedication to protecting and servicing our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026 Through countless challenges and moments of triumph, they have worn the badge with honor \u2026 their impact was far beyond the uniform. They have touched lives, provided comfort in difficult times and made our community a better safer place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retired deputy, Brian Thompson, closed with a heartfelt and powerful prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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