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First Sgt. Lingard served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ. Anonymous Frankie, I remember the first time we met.A group of guy's I was with were fighting and had stopped when they spotted your patrol car coming from down the street.You drove past the crowd and out of sight,but being the gifted officer you were you knew something was wrong.After you were out of sight two of the guy's started bamming again and as I'm breaking up the fight again out of nowhere you popped up.After questioning the two fighters you put them and me in your patrol car and then to the Barnwell County Detention Center.After talking to us you took us all home,me last, and you had along talk with my mother and told her someone wth my last name can't be getting into no trouble.Right after that you met mom at the lake and you told her you found out that you and I were indeed cousin's and that's when we became close.Even though I didn't get to see you much when we did see each other we always,s had a good,sometimes,short conversation.For you to be gunned down like you were is senseless and at least one of the accused got what he deserved.I miss you a great deal you were more than a cousin you were a friend,and when all this is said and done I hope to see you again. Bobby Lingard Frankie was a mentor and role model. I meet him through the US Army Reserves after I left active duty. When I walked in the unit area, Frankie was the first person I met. He greeted me as if he had known me all his life and we were friends ever since. After getting no know Frankie, he encouraged me to apply for the SC Highway Patrol, which I did and was accepted in the July 1997 Patrol Class. I was working the night the broadcast went over our Mobile Data Terminal announcing that Frankie had been killed in the adjoining county of Orangeburg. My heart screamed out in horror. I could not believe what I had just heard. I attended all services for Frankie to honor him and while there, I just imagined him look on just smiling saying, “It’s all good”. To this day, miss my friend and honor him still. Rest on my brother! Trooper E. Patterson The purpose of life is to glorify God. Sounds like you
SCHP-my first childhood dreams of becoming a cop(God give me the strength to temper my words!). Maj M. B. Parlor Today on the 10th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for your family and the loved ones you left behind. Chief John Roelandts (retired) YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE VANDENBERGHE Frankie, Sergeant Dave Satre "The Badge" Investigator David L Bell "No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave." Debbie Brewer Thank you Sir, for your Service and your Ultimate Sacrifice. Lt. Art Sulton(retired) Fallen 9 yrs. ago, but NEVER forgotten. Joanie Frankie, Retired Trooper K.T Kinard My father was the officer that stopped and chased your killer. I hope his actions may have eased your family's suffering. Rest in peace, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. CPL D. Myers Remembering F/Sgt Lingard on the eight year anniversary of his line of duty death. Through your sacrifice, lives have been saved. Rest peacefully, and may your family find peace and comfort. You are not forgotten. JGHH Frankie Lee Lingard was not only my cousin but a dear friend. I remember the old days when he worked in Hampton County, and I would visit for ride alongs. He was the ultimate professional. Officer Rick Lingard Frankie was my friend. We attended Drill Sergeant School together. He was always the professional. When I became an ROTC cadet, he always called me "Sir", even though I told him not to. Major Thomas Strickland ~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~
First Sgt. Lingard, I remember the firt day that I met you. It was on October 1, 1997. I was a sophmore at South Carolina Sate University. I was at the Orangeburg DMV, when you came out and I spoke with you. I told you about myself and my hopes of becoming a South Carolina State Trooper. You told me to "finish college and come see me." I was at home for winter break in Laurens SC when they showed your picture on the news, I told my mother that I had met you only once, and was saddened by the loss of one of South Carolina's finest. The day I met you remains vividly with me. Though you knew nothing about me, I was planning to see you on in December of 2001 when I graduated from South Carolina State University. Though we never met again, I fell as if we did, the day I graduated. Thanks for the moment of hope that you gave me in my pursuit of a career in law enforcement. Rest in Peace Sgt. Andre Sullivan 12-31-03, SGT.LINGARD, MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND CONTINUE TO BLESS THOSE WHO LOVES AND STILL MISSES YOU. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO NEVER IS. ON NEW YEARS EVE 1997, A PART OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THIS GREAT COUNTRY DIED WITH YOU. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER. NOW REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET. May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. Rest in peace brother.......AC Trooper I graduated the Highway Patrol Academy in November of 1996 and was sent to orangeburg county. Myself and F/SGT Lingard became close friends. I know I will meet up with you again someday. L/CPL Brad Dewitt I never met First Sergeant Lingard, but I had the misfortune of meeting the offender who fired those fatal shots that night. I was a security officer at M.U.S.C. in Charleston S.C. at the time and was stationed in the E.R. that night. The offender was brought into the Medical University at the beginning of my shift and that is when I learned what had happened. Trooper Lingard's passing was the closest I had ever been to an law enforcement officer shooting at that time. Since then I have become an officer myself and his memory and the circumstances surrounding his passing are always at the front of my mind, especially during traffic stops. Never will a day go by that I will not wear the dept. issued safety vest, which is optional and hot in the summer time, but the memory of what happened that dark night so many years ago seems to always stay with me. I would like to say thanks to Trooper Lingard for his years of service and let the family know that he will not be forgotton as long as I am on the job. God Bless you all. Officer Patterson The end of 1997,and mile marker 97. A place and time that I will always remember. My friend and brother in law enforcement gave his life. Wish you were still here doing what you dedicated and loss your life to. You will always be the hardest working Trooper Orangeburg county has ever seen. May god bless your family and may they keep the faith as we all must do. It is still hard not seeing you around the office with that smile. CPL. Albert Mobley Frankie, Kenneth Hasty
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