Patrolman Herman E. Jones Sr. DeQueen Police Department Arkansas Thursday, July 5, 1984  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Rest with God

Capt. Lloyd Franklin
AR State Police
2009-07-05

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Jones. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2008-06-14

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-19

Thank you for your service.

Mike
Boston MA
2007-07-31

In remberence of Herman Jones. I didn't get to work with Herman very long before he was taken away from us, but I remember him as a good police officer and man. I was at his house the night before he died, we were talking about our memories of Louis Bryant, who had been killed several days before in the line of duty. Herman, you are missed.
God bless,

Charles Crawford

2007-07-05

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

2006-10-03

You didnt know me. I was 16 and you stopped me one night and by rights should have placed me in jail. After a stern and courtious warning, you went on your way and I went home. I am sure you didnt know that you made a life changing experience but I straightened out (eventually) I have been a Peace Officer for 22 years now and often reflect on your part in that. May we meet again one day and you and I can talk about that night, the only night we met. God Speed Officer Jones.

Chief Wayne Minor
None
2006-07-22

As far as I'm concerned the suspect is as responsible for all you DeQueen officers as well as ASP Trooper Louis Bryant. Our State lost five courageous Officers because of one low life coward. May God bless all of you and your families.

Ret. Sgt. Mark Hanna
Fayetteville, AR PD
2005-02-28

On the 20th anniversary of this horrible tragedy May we never forget their sacrifice. May God have brought Peace to their Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends....

Officer Debra M. Ross
East Buffalo Twp P.D. Lewisburg, Pa.
2004-07-05

On the 20th anniversary of this horrible tragedy, May we never forget their sacrifice. May God have brought peace to their Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp PD. Lewisburg, Pa.
2004-07-05

Herman Edwin Jones was a great man to a lot of people. Even know I was not given the opportunity to get to know my father the stories of the way he lead his life give me a great deal of pride and inspiration. My father died in the service of his country. I am also in the service of my country and will also and forever see that man as one of the most respectful and patriotic men in my life. To die for his people and land granted his life was not ended in battle but at the same time it was is the most honorable thing a man or woman in this country can do. Everyone out there can sit and say one drink will not hurt well I challenge you to live my life and the life of all that are affected by this and then tell me one will not hurt. Then living the life of the man that has to look at himself everyday in the mirror and realize that one mistake can take the life of four great fathers, officers, and countrymen. Please as I sit here writing this and everyone is saying it will never happen to me anything is possible so take charge of your life and be cautious of the decisions you make. In remembrance of those who have gave more than asked to keep the rest of us free. Freedom has never been free. Rest In Peace Dad 11/28/45 to 07/05/84 but forever in our hearts

SK3 Trey W. Jones
US Coast Guard
2004-04-09

Each day I read the ODMP. Today I read the story of your death. Every officer who gave his/her life for us need never be forgotton. Rest in peace, sir.

03/22/04

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-03-22