 | Deputy Sheriff Royce Melvin Anderson
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Texas
Monday, October 26, 1981 |
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th 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 Anonymous
2009-10-26
Rest in Peace my Brother Rusty Eberhart
2009-10-26
Royce
Just to let you know that you are still remembered
and missed. Think of you often wishing I could have
done more for you. Even after 27 years I still get tears
when I think of that night.Prayers for your family.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER Rusty Eberhart
friend and partner
2008-10-26
Royce
Just to let you know that you are still remembered
and missed. Think of you often wishing I could have
done more for you. Even after 27 years I still get tears
when I think of that night.Prayers for your family.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER Rusty Eberhart
friend and partner
2008-10-26
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-07
Well partner 26 years today.Still bothers me that I couldnt do more for you that night. There were so many things that could have saved you but none of them happened. Guess The Lord needed you more than we did.
Looking foward to seeing you again maybe we can fish together one more time. I still remember the last trip
with your boys.
Rest In Peace Brother
Rusty
2007-10-26
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-24
Royce thanks for being such a good friend and partner
sorry I could not make it to you to give you the
help you needed so badley. I tried I was just to far away.
It broke my heart to have to go to your home that night
its the hardest thing I have ever done. I think of you
often and pray for your family. Thanks again THOMAS R. (RUSTY)EBERHART
FRIEND AND PARTNER
2007-10-20
It's been 26 years. Im a Firefighter now, I hope that I can match up to your bravery. I have missed you so much. I hope I have made you proud. You will always be in my heart to help drive me when im in fear or scared. I love you, your son. Royce C. Anderson FF/P Little Elm Fire.
Little Elm Fire Department/ Son
2007-03-12
G-d Bless.
2006-10-26
Hero's and the sacrifices they made are never forgotten. Rest in peace brother,and continue your watch on the streets of heaven.
2006-10-26
God Bless HERO.. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
2006-08-15
Deputy Anderson your sacrifice is not forgotten.
2006-01-29
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